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

The following stamps were issued for airmail service in 1934

The next stamp, also for airmail, was issued in 1947


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