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Europa – Stories and Myths

Europa – Stories and Myths (2022) CHF 1.80 The White Woman MiNr. 2049 - Special stamp mint **
222.06.02
CHF 1.80

Two new definitive stamps, printed together on 4-stamp sheetlets, are Liechtenstein's contribution to this year's Europa stamps. The member states of the Association of European Postal Operators (PostEurop) issue stamps on a common theme every year, and in 2022 it is stories and myths. "The White Woman" (face value: CHF 1.80) is a figure that appears in numerous legends and myths in these parts.

 

As a rule, she appears as a harmless being whom observers see by chance or notice by their having an uneasy feeling. On the stamp, the white woman floats through a field full of mulleins and slowly dissolves into thin air, just as she is said to have done, according to legend, when children encountered her. The mullein stands for fearlessness and protection from evil spirits.


The Liechtenstein alpine region is the setting for many eerie legends. A figure to be found in one such legend is "The Tälibudel" (face value: CHF 1.80). The spirit in dog-like form with fiery red eyes is said to have chased an alpine shepherd out of his hut. The illustration by Liechtenstein artist Eliane Schädler shows the scene of this tale with the fearsome creature in the background.

Issue
39000
Issue
1 2022
Sheet format
175 x 120 mm
Printer
Gutenberg AG, Schaan
Design
Eliane Schädler, Triesenberg
Year
2022
Stamp format
33.334 x 38.334 mm
Michel No.
2049
Face value
CHF 1.80
Perforation
12 ¼ x 12 ¼
Article type
Single stamp
Convservation
mint
Motive
The White Woman
Print
4-colour offset CMYK
Adhesive type
gummed

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