On Wednesday, September 6, Posti will issue a Finnair’s 100th anniversary stamp. Finnair’s stamp features beautiful movement and the familiar blue and white color scheme.
Founded in 1923, Finnair is one of the oldest operating airlines in the world. Today, it is a network airline with extensive flight connections to Europe, North America and Asia.
Throughout its history, Finnair has served as a gateway to the world for Finns.
“Posti has played an important role in Finnair’s history, as our first flight carried mail from Katajanokka, Helsinki to Tallinn, and we still transport a lot of mail on our flights,” says Päivyt Tallqvist, Senior Vice President, Communications at Finnair.
Finnair’s stamp features beautiful movement and the familiar blue and white color scheme.
“The harmonious stamp represents timelessness and simplicity, which Finnair’s brand is also associated with. The stamp is a great addition to our anniversary, which has been visible on our planes, campaigns and social media channels throughout the year,” Tallqvist says.
The 100th anniversary stamp designed by Ilkka Kärkkäinen has a nostalgic touch.
“Finnair is one of the icons of Finnishness, and designing an anniversary stamp is a great honor for a graphic designer. I’ve always admired Finnair’s graphic style. Erik Bruun’s posters, in particular, have made a huge impression on me. The Finnair logo designed by Kyösti Varis has also been etched in the mind of every Finn.”
The Finnair 100 Years stamp sheet contains 10 domestic no-value indicator stamps.
First-day event at Helsinki Main Post Office on September 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The first day event for the September stamps will be organized on Wednesday, September 6 at the Helsinki Main Post Office (Elielinaukio 2 F, 00100 Helsinki) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
New stamps, first day covers and other stamp products will be sold at the event, and visitors can get first-day postmarks on their items. The stamp artists will be present to sign their works from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Image material: Posti DigiLibrary - 6.9.2023 (emmi.fi)
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