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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Norway - Norge

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The first postage stamp of Norway was issued in 1855, and depicted the Coat of arms of Norway.

However, in 1871, Norway introduced its first stamp with a posthorn design; stamps of this type, with periodic redesigns, have been in use ever since - making it one of the longest-lasting stamp designs in history and has been around for an amazing 142 years (in 2013).

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To quote the Philatelic Database: The posthorn stamps have survived the dissolution of Norway’s union with Sweden, two world wars, a long period of German occupation and several currency reforms.



Images of Norwegian stamps.

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