Sweden 1970 Postage Stamp Centenary Set on Cover

Sweden · 1970 · 45 öre

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Swedish Postage Stamp Printing Works. The design features a classic 1855 4 skilling banco stamp, Sweden's first postage stamp, alongside a portrait of a stamp engraver at work. The long format showcases both the historical stamp and the craft of its creation.

Issued in 1970, this set celebrated a century of national stamp production in Sweden, highlighting the country's rich philatelic heritage and the artistry involved in stamp engraving.