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Merry Christmas 2023

Here are two stamps that were issued in honor of Christmas.

The first, submitted by Jaap Termes, was issued by Aland on 20 Oct 2023 and features a stylized version of Marhällan Lighthouse. This light, built in 1938,  is located near the approach channel to the port of Mariehamn

The second stamp was submitted by Mike DePaz. It was issued by Aitutaki, Cook Islands on 16 December 2019 and shows a stylized lighthouse.

Marhällan L/H | 20 Oct 2023 | C4490 Marhällan L/H | 20 Oct 2023 | C4490

 

Stylized L/H | 16 Dec 2019 Stylized L/H | 16 Dec 2019

 

Thanks to Mike and Jaap for these submissions.

This is the only lighthouse stamp we have from Aitutaki. See more lighthouse stamps from Aland here

2022 Aland Lighthouse Frama Label

On 1 Feb 2022 Aland issued a set of four frama labels (ATM stamps). One of these shows a sketch of Lågskär Lighthouse. This lighthouse is located on the island of the same name on the southern approach to Mariehamn.

Lågskär L/H | 1 Feb 2022 | ATM Label Lågskär L/H | 1 Feb 2022 | ATM Label

 

Thanks to Michael Elllison for reminding me to post this issue.

See more lighthouse stamps from Aland here