Iceland 1930 Airmail 10 Aurar

Iceland · 1930 · 10 Aurar

This stamp, Iceland's first airmail issue, features a striking design of a Gyrfalcon in flight over Þingvellir, the site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The Gyrfalcon, Iceland's national bird, symbolizes speed and power, making it a fitting subject for an airmail stamp. The detailed engraving captures the bird's majesty against the dramatic landscape.

Issued to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the Althing, the Icelandic Parliament, this stamp marked a significant milestone in the development of Iceland's postal service and its connection to the outside world through aviation.