2025 marks the 500th anniversary of the first book written in the Estonian language. In honour of this historic event, Omniva has released a commemorative stamp and first day cover. The stamp was designed by Jaan Saar and depicts an old manuscript with printed texts showcasing the early writing styles in Estonia.
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Thursday, 30 January 2025
New stamp to commemorate first Estonian book
The first day cover (FDC) contains visual references to old scripts and printing technology, symbolising the development of the early Estonian printed works.
18,000 commemorative stamps have been printed. It is a must for any avid stamp collector!