Monday, June 8, 2015

Tove Jansson’s Moomin 8.5.2015

The EUROPA stamps released by European postal operators in 2015 take their theme from old toys. This year’s Finnish stamps depict old toys amongst others, featuring Tove Jansson’s Moomin figures from the late 1950s. The two stamps by the experienced stamp designer Klaus Welp showcase Hemulen’s aunt, Moomintroll, Fillyjonk, Sniff, Stinky and Moominpappa. The issue was put into circulation on the 8th of May.

The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books, and a comic strip by Swedish-speaking Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson, originally published in Swedish by Schildts in Finland. They are a family of white, roundish fairy tale characters with large snouts that make them resemble hippopotamuses.
The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in Moominvalley, though in the past, their temporary residences have included a lighthouse and a theatre. They have had many adventures along with their various friends.
In all, nine books were released in the series, together with five picture books and a comic strip being released between 1945 and 1993.
The Moomins have since been the basis for numerous television series, films and even a theme park called Moomin World in Naantali, Finland.
This is really a very interesting FDC. Thank you Ella.

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