STAMP ISSUE 1 September 2014

Lindau Messenger

Crystallography

The printer's art – art print: etching

Collections in : Saloon CARS 3 Lindau Messenger News from Philately Liechtenstein Lindau Messenger 6 Crystallography 9 The Printer's Art – Art Print: Etching Trade fairs: panies involved in the production and fur- Joint issue with The Lindau Messenger was a courier ser- across the Alps. The messenger brought ellers were also allowed to accompany the 12 Collections in Liechtenstein: There will be a Philately Liechtenstein in- ther processing of Liechtenstein stamps. Singapore postponed vice operated between Lindau at Lake home luxury goods such as silk, gold messenger, the most famous of whom Saloon Cars formation and sales stand at the follow- Guests from across Europe naturally also The joint issue with Singapore Constance and the Italian city of Milan up thread, textiles of all kinds, exotic fruit and was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. He ing stamp fairs: had the opportunity of becoming more fa- planned for September has been to the beginning of the 19th century. The weapons. In return, simpler materials such used the guidance of the Lindau Messen- 15 Special SEPAC Folder miliar with the Principality of Liechtenstein. postponed until further notice. Lindau Messenger transported goods, as linen and fustian as well as wool, ger across the Alps in May 1788 when re- 16 Art Prints 7th – 12th August 2014 Unfortunately, the weather (“Ice Saints”) Please bear with us. money and letters, crossing through areas leather, fur, saddles along with copper, tin turning to Germany from his travels in It- 17 News from PHILAKOREA 2014, Seoul, Korea clouded the view of our country but this of Germany, , Liechtenstein, Swit- and silver were sent to Italy. There is much aly and paid 122 guilders for it. In 1826 Liechtensteinische Post AG did not stop visitors from taking away zerland and Italy on his way. Each of the to suggest that there was actually nothing the transport services of the Lindau Mes- th st 18 Postmarks 29 – 31 August 2014 many positive impressions. first four countries named is currently issu- that was not transported on the pack ani- senger were stopped for political and eco- ÖVEBRIA 2014, Gmunden, Austria ing its own stamp on this topic. The Liech- mals as long as it was possible to doStandmuster so in nomic FDC reasons. 20 Special folder «Lindau Messenger» Lindauer Bote tenstein stamp “Lindauer Bote” (value: smaller quantities. 29th – 31st August 2014 CHF 1.40) shows suitable pictorial ele- Towards the end of the 17th and at the be- Multilateral Stamp Fair 2014, ments and gives the names of each stop. ginning of the 18th century, individual trav- FDC Art.-Nr. 214.10.52 Haldensleben, Germany In addition, the altitude profile of the route, which reached its peak on Splügen 12th – 14th September 2014 Pass at 2113 metres above sea level, is LUGANO 2014, Lugano, depicted on the small 8-stamp sheet. The exact date when the Lindau Messen- SEPAC Conference 2014 ger started to operate is not documented. in Liechtenstein However, it is assumed that he was al- On 12 and 13 May 2014 the members of ready travelling along the arduous route SEPAC met in for the SEPAC Con- on a fairly regular basis towards the end ference 2014 to discuss especially topics of the 15th century. In good weather, he of philatelic interest. Focal points of atten- completed the journey in five-and-a-half Imprint tion this year were the social media and days but in snow and ice the trip took Publisher: © Liechtensteinische Post AG Editor: Philatelie Liechtenstein online marketing. In addition to the ex- SEPAC Conference 2014 quite a bit longer. Texts: Anita Heule; Philatelie Liechtenstein change of specialist information, a var- At that time, Lindau and Milan were trad- Translation/copy-editing: Tradas Übersetzungsdienste, Schaan Design and typesetting: Philatelie Liechtenstein ied outline programme was organised for ing centres and re-loading points at cross- Printing: Lampert Druckzentrum AG, conference participants, which included roads of traffic routes. They thus became Photos: Stefan Erne, ; Jeff Weeks, Oberwolfach; Andi Schmid; Thomas Dürr, guided tours at various Liechtenstein com- 2 3 the points of departure for transports

Offsetdruck 4-farbig CMYK

Datum: TECHNICAL DATA MK 385

STAMP ISSUE Lindau Messenger FACE VALUE / SUBJECT CHF 1.40 Lindau Messenger STAMP FORMAT 60 x 30 mm PERFORATION Art.-Nr. 214.10.3 1 14 x 13 /4 SHEET FORMAT 208 x 146 mm DESIGN Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz PRINTING 4-colour offset + 2-colour screenprinting Royal J. Enschedé, Haarlem PAPER LL Silk stamp paper, 110 g/m2, gummed

Art.-Nr. 214.10.2

Art.-Nr. 214.10.62 4 5 Crystallography Art.-Nr. 214.11.2

Stamps with Augmented Reality One hundred years ago, Max von Laue time, cristallographers can also examine the grows over thousands of years. With the aid received the Nobel Prize for proving that atomic structure of objects that are not per- of a free app (SEPAC Stamps) the postage These stamps have an image code. You simply scan the stamp with the X-rays are diffracted by crystals. This discov- fect crystals, for instance quasicrystals and stamps can be scanned and the metamor- SEPAC app (obtainable free of ery was simultaneously the birth of modern liquid crystals. phosis of the crystal then observed by charge for iOS and Android devices) crystallography which has used X-rays for Through the “Metamorphosis Sequence 1” means of a video animation by the artist Bi- which will enable you to view a the non-destructive analysis of the structure (value: CHF 1.00) and “Metamorphosis Se- anca Violet. The stamps are issued on a video animation of the metamor- of solid matter ever since then. On the oc- quence 2” (value: CHF 2.00) stamps, the 16-stamp sheet and were produced in a phosis of a crystal. casion of this anniversary, the UNO pro- Philately Liechtenstein is drawing attention multi-stage stamping process and finished claimed 2014 the International Year of Crys- to this influential field of science. Set out in with UV gloss coating. tallography. a row, the stamps show how a crystal Crystallography plays a crucial role in the development of almost all new materials for everyday products. The fields of application Standmuster FDC Art.-Nr. 214.11.3 of this branch of science are extremely di- Internationales Jahr der Kristallographie verse and also affect developments in agri- FDC Art.-Nr. 214.11.52 culture, aerospace, automotive and aircraft construction, electronics, cosmetics and pharmacy. However, cristallographers not only study the structure of materials, they also use this knowledge to change structure and thus give materials new properties. Between 1920 and 1970, x-ray crystallogra- phy helped to unveil some of life’s myster- ies. The solution of the structure of biologi- cal molecules such as cholesterol, penicillin, vitamin B12 and insulin had a huge impact on health care. One century later, x-ray crytallography is the leading method ap- plied to study the atomic structure of mate- rials and related properties. In the mean- 6 7

Offsetdruck 3-farbig (Pantone 375, Hexachrome Orange, Schwarz)

Datum: The Printer’s Art - Art Print: Etching

TECHNICAL DATA In “The Printer’s Art – Art Print” series, time and time again in her photography, “bites” into the exposed parts of the the Philately is reviving various tech- videos, lithography and etchings. metal. A single printing plate can un- STAMP ISSUE niques of the printer’s art in the form of Etching is a gravure printing process dergo a series of etching processes in or- Crystallography FACE VALUE / SUBJECT art stamps and in the process is present- which involves covering an etchable der to obtain a graduation from the light- CHF 1.00 ing works specifically created for this pur- printing plate with an acid-resistant layer. est grey to the deepest black in print. Metamorphosis Sequence 1 pose by local artists. The two previous is- The motif is then transferred to this plate After removing the etching base, the CHF 2.00 sues – screen print and linol cut – are in reverse and etched lightly into this lower-lying parts of the plate are inked Metamorphosis Sequence 2 now followed by two etchings. The “Dust acid-resistant layer with an etching nee- with the print colour. This colour is then STAMP FORMAT Image A” stamp (value: CHF 1.00) and dle or an échoppe (small cylindrical tool transferred to the paper during the print- 48.58 x 21 mm Standmuster FDC PERFORATION the “Dust Image B” stamp (value: with a slanting oval sectionDruckkunst-Kunstdruck: at the end). ing process Ätzgravur afterwards. 1 1 13 /2 x 13 /4 CHF 1.40) were finished through silver The plate is then immersed in acid which SHEET FORMAT hot foil stamping. In addition to the spe- 146 x 208 mm cial stamps, a small quantity of art prints FDC Art.-Nr. 214.12.52 DESIGN (40 x 40 cm) of the two etchings is avail- MK 386 Art.-Nr. 214.11.62 Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz PRINTING Art.-Nr. 214.12.3 able. 4-colour offset, UV coating, The Liechtenstein artist Brigitte Hasler multiheight embossing from engages in painting, art Cartor Security Printing, printing, photography and lyrics. In her Meaucé la Loupe years of practice, she has also made con- PAPER tributions to various exhibitions and Chancellor FSC Mix Credit, 102 g/m2 readings in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Belgium and com- Druckkunst-Kunstdruck pleted several work assignments abroad. Ätzgravur It is not rigidity and immobility that cap- tures her interest but instead processes - both in human existence and in elements of nature. This is why both etchings are based on the fascination and graphic quality of dust, which Brigitte Hasler has 8 9 focused on in her artistic endeavours

Offsetdruck 4-farbig Euroskala

Datum: TECHNICAL DATA

STAMP ISSUE The Printer's Art – Art Print: Etching FACE VALUE / SUBJECT CHF 1.00 Dust Image A CHF 1.40 Dust Image B STAMP FORMAT 31.5 x 31.5 mm PERFORATION 1 1 13 /4 x 13 /4 SHEET FORMAT 208 x 146 mm DESIGN Brigitte Hasler, Gamprin MK 387 Art.-Nr. 214.12.62 PRINTING 4-colour offset + hot-foil stamping Royal J. Enschedé, Haarlem PAPER FSC Tru White PVA, 110 g/m2 gummed

Art.-Nr. 214.12.2 10 11 Collections in Liechtenstein: Saloon Cars Art.-Nr. 214.13.2

The Philately is continuing its “Collections the engine came from the Studebaker Cor- things, several heating systems were in- TECHNICAL DATA in Liechtenstein” series with precious sa- poration in Indiana/USA, the body maker stalled for test purposes. At the beginning STAMP ISSUE loon cars from the 1920s, 1930s and Hartmann from Lausanne was responsible of the 1950s, the vehicle was given a Jag- Collections in Liechtenstein: 1940s. The Canadian artist Mark Heine for the complete bodywork of the exclusive uar MK7 engine and a hydraulic braking Saloon Cars painted the rarities in oil precisely for this vehicle. system, later a XK150 transmission and FACE VALUE / SUBJECT purpose. The gold hot foil stamping empha- The “Jaguar Mark IV 1948” (value: modern oil-filled shock absorbers. In 2001, CHF 0.85 sises the exclusive nature of the subjects. CHF 1.90) is what is known as a drophead the car was sold to California from where it Rolls Royce Phantom II A unique specimen is the “Rolls Royce coupé; a two-door sports car with four reached Liechtenstein in 2005 via Belgium CHF 1.00 Pierce Arrow Typ 133 Phantom II 1933” (value: CHF 0.85), which seats and a folding roof. The producer used and eastern Tyrol. CHF 1.40 was made for an American manufacturer so it as a test vehicle in Alaska. Among other Studebaker Big Six that he could give his future wife a gift as CHF 1.90 befitting her standing and status. The sa- Jaguar Mark IV loon car without a luggage compartment STAMP FORMAT 38 x 30.6 mm was used solely for short trips around town PERFORATION and offers seating for six people, two of FDC 1 Art.-Nr. 214.13.52 14 /4 x 13 whom at the front in a separate chauffeur SHEET FORMAT compartment. 208 x 146 mm The “Pierce Arrow Type 133 1929” (value: DESIGN CHF 1.00) is a seven-seater saloon that is Mark Heine, Victoria, Canada PRINTING still virtually in its original condition. Its 4-colour offset, FM screening, owner only reworked a few mechanical and gold hot-foil stamping visual details. The headlights of this rare Cartor Security Printing version were mounted on a separate front Meaucé la Loupe bar and were not integrated into the wings, PAPER 2 which was usually the case with this type Truwhite FSC Mix Credit 110 g/m of car. Like many automobiles in this era, the “Studebaker Big Six 1935” (value: CHF 1.40) was not made by a single car Art.-Nr. 214.13.3 manufacturer either. While the chassis and 12 13 Standmuster Maximumkarte MK 388 Standmuster Maximumkarte MK 388 Sammlungen in Liechtenstein: Limousinen Sammlungen in Liechtenstein: Limousinen

Special SEPAC folder

The SEPAC (Small European Postal Adminis- The special folder contains all the stamps In addition to pictures of plants and land- tration Cooperation) is presenting an attrac- jointly issued in 2014. Each of the 12 scapes, the special folder also contains in- tive special folder «Beautiful Corners of Eu- SEPAC member states present a stamp on formation on the countries and islands of rope 5» in continuation of the series of the topic of the «flowers and plants» of the different postal administrations as well SEPAC joint issues. their country or their island in the folder. as information about the plants depicted. Each stamp bears the SEPAC logo and has a value for first class post within Europe.

Standmuster Maximumkarte MK 388 Standmuster Maximumkarte MK 388 Sammlungen in Liechtenstein: Limousinen Sammlungen in Liechtenstein: Limousinen MK 388 Art.-Nr. 214.13.62

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Datum: Datum: Art prints News from the Liechtensteinische Post AG

Our customers once again have the op- Post will remain at the office entrance. The relocation took place on New postal partner in Schaanwald portunity of buying the original art prints community centre 12 and 13 July 2014. As part of the implementation of Liechten- of the stamp issue «The Printer’s Art – Art Liechtensteinische Post AG has decided that Liechtensteinische Post AG sincerely thanks steinische Post AG‘s post office concept, as Print: Etching». The art prints measuring Eschen Post Office will remain at the com- all the partners who contributed to finding a from 1 September 2014 the Schaanwald 32 x 45 cm were produced by the artist munity centre of Eschen. In cooperation with solution in recent months. post office will be replaced by a postal part- Brigitte Hasler using etching techniques. The the local authority, new premises have been ner. In this connection the Agrola service prints are limited to a quantity of 25, indi- found for Eschen Post Office in the immedi- Sale of the LIEmedien division station in Schaanwald will take over the vidually numbered and signed by Brigitte ate vicinity of its present location on the As part of Liechtensteinische Post AG’s con- postal services, thereby offering customers Hasler. They are only available as a com- ground floor of the west side of the commu- centration on its core competencies, the the benefit of extended opening hours. plete set and will be allocated after receipt nity centre (St. Martinsring 2). Board of Directors has decided to sell the of order. The post office is being relocated as the LIEmedien division. The division will be building which the post office has used to taken over by the firm creativeservice ag in date is planned to be converted into a house Schaan. of health. The decision to sell the LIEmedien division Liechtensteinische Post AG has evaluated to creativeservice ag with its registered of- and checked out various locations in Eschen fice in Schaan was taken at the meeting of both in the centre and on Essanestrasse. In the Board of Directors on 14 April 2014. addition to the outcome of the location ana­ The proprietor and managing director of lysis and customer needs, particularly infra- creativeservice ag is Bernhard Elkuch who, structural requirements and commercial con- after eight years in various managerial posi- siderations led to the decision to situate the tions, resigned from Liechtensteinische Post post office at the community centre. Another AG on 31 March 2014. advantage of the new location is that the The operations of LIEmedien division were Bancomat of Liechtensteinische Landesbank, transferred to creativeservice ag as per which also serves as a Postomat, will now be 1 May 2014. installed in immediate proximity to the post

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POSTMARK TYPE/PERIOD OCCASION LOCATION DESIGNER SHOWING SIZE

Flag postmark* 1.–30. 8. 2014 Philately Liechtenstein Vaduz Post Office and Schaan Business Centre Stefan Erne, Triesen www.philatelie.li 40 x 20 mm Special postmark 7.–12. 8. 2014 PHILAKOREA 2014, Seoul, Korea Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Exhibition postmark 32 mm Cachet postmark 7.–12. 8. 2014 PHILAKOREA 2014, Seoul, Korea Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Gyeongbokgung 38 x 33 mm Special postmark 29.–31. 8. 2014 ÖVEBRIA 2014, Gmunden, Austria Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Exhibition postmark 32 mm Cachet postmark 29.–31.8. 2014 ÖVEBRIA 2014, Gmunden, Austria Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Castle at lake 38 x 33 mm Special postmark 29.–31. 8. 2014 Multilateral Stamp Fair 2014, Haldensleben, Germany Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Exhibition postmark 32 mm Cachet postmark 29.–31. 8. 2014 Multilateral Stamp Fair 2014, Haldensleben, Germany Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Castle & key 38 x 33 mm Date postmark from 1. 9. 2014 Post partner 9486 Schaanwald (a) Post partner Schaanwald Philatelie Liechtenstein Bridge postmark with date and Post logo 30 mm Date postmark from 1. 9. 2014 Post partner 9486 Schaanwald (b) Post partner Schaanwald Philatelie Liechtenstein Bridge postmark with date and Post logo 30 mm First-day postmark 1. 9. 2014 First day "Collections in Liechtenstein: Saloon Cars" Philately Liechtenstein Stefan Erne, Triesen Automobile 32 mm First-day postmark 1. 9. 2014 First day "Lindau Messenger" Philately Liechtenstein Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz Cart wheel 32 mm First-day postmark 1. 9. 2014 First day "The Printer's Art – Art Print: Etching" Philately Liechtenstein Stefan Erne, Triesen Typography 28 mm First-day postmark 1. 9. 2014 First day "Crystallography" Philately Liechtenstein Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz Typography 32 mm Flag postmark* 1.–30. 9. 2014 Liechtensteinische Post AG Vaduz Post Office and Schaan Business Centre Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz Logo Liechtensteinische Post AG 40 x 20 mm Special postmark 12.–14. 9. 2014 LUGANO 2014, Lugano, Switzerland Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Exhibition postmark 32 mm Cachet postmark 12.–14. 9. 2014 LUGANO 2014, Lugano, Switzerland Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell San Salvatore 38 x 33 mm Special postmark 27. 9. 2014 Lindau Messenger Special Post Office , Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell National coat of arms 32 mm Cachet postmark 27. 9. 2014 Lindau Messenger Special Post Office Balzers, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Mule 38 x 33 mm

* Flag postmark = repeated use

Courtesy postmarks Requests regarding courtesy postmarks should be made direct to Philatelie Liechtenstein, Zollstrasse 58, 9494 Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein with precise indications regarding the desired postmark no later than the end of the official stamping period. 18 19 Special folder on the "Lindau Messenger"

PHILATELIE LIECHTENSTEIN Zollstrasse 58 9494 Schaan Principality of Liechtenstein www.philatelie.li www.fb.com/philatelie.liechtenstein www.diemarke.li Customer Service: Phone: +423 399 44 66 Telefax: +423 399 44 94 [email protected] Philcoin Store: Phone: +423 399 44 70 [email protected] Opening times Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00 h

In cooperation with the postal companies PHILATELIE-SHOP in Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Swit- Liechtenstein Center zerland, an attractive special folder will be Städtle 39 published for the current stamp 9490 Vaduz issue «Lindau Messenger». In addition to Principality of Liechtenstein fascinating information about the daring Opening times pioneers of postal services, the folder also Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00 h contains theme-related stamps of these four countries through which the Lindau Messenger passed on his way to Italy.