Slovenia year 2015 Anniversary of Slovenian Post / FDC and essay
The commemorative issue you are asking about celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Pošta Slovenije (Slovenian Post) as an independent company.
Here are the details regarding the stamp, the FDC (First Day Cover), and the mention of an “Essay”:
1. The Anniversary
The stamp was issued in 2015 to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Pošta Slovenije (Slovenian Post) as a public enterprise, following Slovenia’s independence. The company was founded in 1995.
2. The Stamp (Miniature Sheet)
- Issue Date: January 30, 2015.
- Format: It was issued as a Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet) containing a single stamp.
- Motif: The design focused on the Post’s service, prominently featuring a postman (or delivery person) and the theme of connecting people. The single stamp within the sheet usually depicts a modern-day postman or an element symbolizing postal services.
- Designer: Tandem & Co.
3. FDC and the “Essay”
The reference to “FDC and essay” is a common way for philatelic sellers to describe a special commemorative cover related to the issue:
- FDC (First Day Cover): This is an envelope bearing the stamp (or Miniature Sheet) and a special First Day of Issue postmark applied on the official release date (January 30, 2015).
- “Essay” on FDC: In a philatelic context, especially for modern issues marketed to collectors, the term “essay” on an FDC often refers to:
- An illustration, drawing, or printed text added to the FDC envelope’s left side (cachet area) that elaborates on the stamp’s theme.
- In the case of this particular issue, the FDC would feature the Miniature Sheet and often a large, printed cachet (illustration) depicting the anniversary logo, a historical postal element, or an artistic depiction of the postal service. It serves as an illustrated companion to the stamp.
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