Faroese stamps 1991
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In 1991, Postverk Føroya, the postal administration of the Faroe Islands, issued 16 stamps.
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[edit] Anthropochora
Plants and animals that disperse with people are termed anthropochora (from Greek anthropus = human and chorein = dispersed by aid of). Artist: Bárður Jákupsson; date of issue: 4 February.
.jpg) FR 205: Northern dock (Rumex longifolius). |
.jpg) FR 206: Ribworth plantain (Plantago lanceolata). |
.jpg) FR 207: Black beetle (Amara aulica). |
.jpg) FR 208: Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) |
[edit] Europe CEPT
The Europe CEPT edition for 1991 had "European Space Flights" as topic. The Faroes contributed on 8 April with two stamps by Bárður Jákupsson.
 FR 209: Satellites. |
 FR 210: Astral navigation. |
[edit] Tórshavn 125th Anniversary
Also on 8 April were issued two stamps by Bárður Jákupsson in connection with the 125th anniversary of the municipality of Tórshavn.
 FR 211: Bryggjubakki. |
 FR 212: Townhall. |
[edit] The Nordic Issue
The issue of the Nordic countries was designed by Ingi Joensen and shows two landscapes at the westcoast of Streymoy. Date of issue: 3 June.
 FR 214: Vestmanna promontories on Streymoy. |
[edit] Birds
Two seabirds are seen on the set of two of 3 June by Bárður Jákupsson.
 FR 215: Terna - Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea). |
 FR 216: Rita - Kittywake (Rissa tridactyla). |
[edit] Sámal Joensen Mikines
The art series for 1991 introduces four paintings by Sámal Joensen-Mikines (1906-1979). Date of issue was 7 October.
 FR 217: Líkskari (Funeral Procession) 1951, 60x88 cm, Private ownership |
 FR 218: Fráferðin (The Farewell), 1955, 100x150cm, Listasavn Føroya. |
 FR 219: Handanágarður, 1957, 65x80cm, private property. |
 FR 220: Vetrarmorgun (Winter Morning), 1958, 105x120cm, Listasavn Føroya. |
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Motifs: Churches • Villages • Islands and coasts • Faroe boats • History • Maps • People • Stamps by Artists • Paintings • Słania • Birds • Marine Animals • Plants • Europa CEPT |
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