Thingvellir, Iceland.
The Allthing, the oldest surviving parliament was held here
from 930 AD.
The area dramatically illustrates the opening of the mid-Atlantic
ridge.
Numerous NNE-trending faults permeate the area.
Issued 9th October 1949.
Designer: Stefan Jonsson .
Design: Allmannagjagorge at Thingvellir.
Engraving and printing: Thomas de la Rue & Co. Ltd. England.
50 stamps per sheet
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