The following notes are based on an investigation carried out in Vienna in 1967. The year 1930 was memorable in Icelandic history for it marked the 1000th anniversary of the establishment of the first democratic parliament in Europe. One part…...
In the beginning of 1943 a new law in Iceland put the postal authorities in a rather odd position. The bill which was passed made it obligatory for every employer to pay 4% of his employees’ wages in the form…...
by G.J.Ankerman Originally Published in four part from March to December1967 1. British Isles When we begin to examine what British cancellations and other markings may be found on Iceland covers, cards and postage stamps it seems reasonable to conclude…...
Post Cards were first placed on sale at Reykjavik, Iceland, in December 1879 supplemented by the Letter Cards and Print Cards; all of which were discontinued in 1941.These cards did not meet with great popularity and were used primarily for…...
