Faroese stamps 1991
In 1991, Postverk Føroya, the postal administration of the Faroe Islands, issued 16 stamps.
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AnthropochoraEdit
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.
FR 205: Northern dock (Rumex longifolius).
FR 206: Ribworth plantain (Plantago lanceolata).
FR 207: Black beetle (Amara aulica).
FR 208: Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris)
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Europe CEPTEdit
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.
Tórshavn 125th AnniversaryEdit
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.
The Nordic IssueEdit
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.
BirdsEdit
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).
Sámal Joensen MikinesEdit
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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