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 8^th 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.

Moomins 6.5.2013

Finnish post issued a stampsheet commemorating the favorite Moomins, central characters in a series of books and a comic strip by Swedish-Finn illustrator and writer Tove Jansson. They are a family of fairy tale characters, who are white and roundish, with large snouts that make them resemble hippopotamuses. The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in Moominvalley, in the forests of Finland, though in the past their temporary residences have included a lighthouse and a theatre. They have had many adventures along with their various friends.

The Moomins are ever-popular favorites on Finnish stamps. This time Itella Posti Oy released a booklet of six stamps, called Moomin Favorites on 6.5.2013.  The stamps illustrate philosophical Moominpappa, Moomintroll jumping in the water to swim, Moominmamma with her famous handbag, Little My balancing a basket on her head, Snork Maiden reading a letter and Snufkin dancing in delight.  Each of the characters is depicted on a colorful background.

Satu Lusa wants to portray the vitality of Tove Jansson's drawings and the Moomin characters' zest for life. All the drawings in the booklet come from Tove Jansson's comic strips published in The Evening News in the 1950s. The shape of the stamps follows that of the Moomin characters.

Thank you Dear Ella for this pretty cover with the lovely momin booklet or minisheet if you please.

Finland - 90th Anniversary of Tove Jansson 9.8.2004

A new Moomin stamp and a silver collector’s coin, “Tove Jansson and Children’s Culture” was issued on August 9, 2004 . The new Moomin stamp celebrated the 90th Anniversary of Finland's beloved artist and author Tove Jansson (1914-2001), the creator of Moomin. The world famous troll became internationally known in 1954 when the London Evening Standard began publishing a cartoon strip entitled “Moomin” drawn by Jansson and his brother Lars. After “Moomin” became syndicated, the cartoon was read in 60 languages. Predating the cartoon strip, Jansson’s first Moomin book, originally written in Swedish, appeared in 1945. A total of 13 books appeared between that year and 1977. The books have been translated into more than 30 languages. In Finland Moomin fans can visit Moominworld, a family oriented theme park in Naantali. The park is centered on the Moomin way of life: family values, friendship and respect for the environment.

The Moomin stamp is printed on a paper stock that has a fabric-like feel, a new and unusual concept in the world of stamps. The new material gives it a 3-D effect. Finnish artist Päivi Vainionpää designed the stamp that features two characters, the Moomin Troll and Snufkin. Merja sent me this nice cover.

Finland - The Moomin Characters 15.3.2000

Once again The Unforgettable Moomin charactes due to the kind courtesy of Brita.

Moomins 27.1.1994

Moomins once again. I simply love those characters. Brita sent me this delightful First Day Cover.

Moomins 7.5.2003

Further to the last Moomin post yesterday, today I give you another Moomin FDC. It was issued on 7.5.2003. This lovely cover was given to me by Brita.

Finland – The Moomins 6.5.2009

The FDC and the booklet of Moomin character stamps were issued on 6.5.2009. The pictures on the stamps are sketches by Tove Jansson. The original sketches are in Moominvalley, in the Tampere Art Museum. The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books and a comic strip by Swedish-Finn illustrator and writer Tove Jansson, originally published in Swedish by Schildts in Finland. They are a family of trolls who are white and roundish, with large snouts that make them resemble hippopotamuses. The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in Moominvalley, in the forests of Finland. In the past their temporary residences have included a lighthouse and a theatre. They have many adventures along with their various friends. In all, nine books were released in the series, 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. Ella sent this lovely cover to me.