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1. Colony of West Vinland

The south-western portion of New Vinland was given to Occussi-Ambeno in 1990, and proclaimed an imperial colony. Colonists flooded in to the country to develop the coal and oil reserves, and to build ports, hydro-electric power station, and a railway network. Post Offices were opened in the towns of Ontywey (the colonial capital and main port) and Berenku. The Berenku Post Office uses an octagonal datestamp.

1990 (29th November.) - Provisional series. Stamps of Occussi-Ambeno overprinted "West Vinland" in the four official languages, Chinese, English, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and Occussian, plus the year and surcharged with a new value, in black, by the Occussi-Ambeno Government Printing Office (K.D.P.N.), Baleksetung. Perf 12.

1991 (20th November.) - Definitive series. These stamps depict the tutelary deity of the colony, the Great God Ontywey, after whom the capital is named. The 15¢ is the rate for inland postcards, and the 30¢ is the rate for inland sealed letters. Printed by typography by KDPN, Baleksetung. Perf 12.

1991 (28th November.) - ICIS Year of Music. Overprinted by KDPN in black. Perf 12.

1992 (6th March.) - Royal Opening of the Horus Dam. During March of 1992, the Sultan of Occussi-Ambeno made a State Visit to West Vinland, and performed the official opening of the new hydro-electric power dam on Lake Griffin, at the town of Horus. The dam supplies electricity to the whole colony, as well as electricity to export to Liegerland and the rest of New Vinland. Overprinted by KDPN in black. Perf 12.

1992 (19th June.) - Definitive series. Similar to the 1991 Definitive issue, but on white paper with invisible gum and in different colours. Printed by typography by KDPN. Perf 12.

1992 (7th December.) - ICIS Year of the Atmosphere. Overprinted in black on 30¢ of 1992 definitive by KDPN.

2. Free Vinland Republic

After an invasion by the combined forces of Sonné and Tyr from Liegerland, the colony was severely devastated. After many months of brutal military rule, an island-wide uprising took place, and the rebels proclaimed the Free Vinland Republic. This was recognised by the former colonial power, Occussi-Ambeno, and many of the other Fifth World countries. Free Vinland finally defeated the Sonnians, and ended holding the entire island with the exception of Liegerland.

     
   

1993 (15th August.) - Independence series. Stamps of the 1992 Definitive issue, with black overprint "FREE VINLAND fights for GODS, FREEDOM, & COUNTRY!" by the Free Vinland Government Press, Berenku.

1994 (12th March.) - 10th Anniversary of the founding of the International Council of Independent States (ICIS). Stamps of West Vinland overprinted in black. Note that this issue is peculiar in that the stamps do not indicate the new name of the country, but still show the old colony name, West Vinland. This fact was entirely unremarked at the time. Overprinted by the Free Vinland Government Press, Berenku. For more information on the Council, visit their website.

1994 (1st July.) - Definitive. Similar to the West Vinland 1992 definitive, but showing the crest of the new country: the great god Ontywey atop six boxes representing the six provinces of the Free Vinland Republic. Printed by typography by KDPN. Perf 12.

1994 (13th August.) - Peace Treaty of Mabus. Overprinted by typography by KDPN. Perf 12.

This stamp issue celebrates the signing of the Peace Treaty that ended the long and unwelcome war on the island. The Treaty, brokered by the ICIS, was signed at Mabus, the capital of Liegerland, and it formally established Free Vinland and Liegerland as independent states, each recognising the other, and admitted both lands to the ICIS. The stamps were overprinted by letterpress using Adana 8-5 press by the Imperial Government Printing Office (KDPN), Baleksetung, Occussi-Ambeno, on white paper with invisible gum. They are perf 12. To view the special First Day Cover, click here.

1995 (17th January.) - Year of the Pig. Printed by KDPN on white paper with invisible gum. Perf 12.

1995 (23rd February.) - Terra Candella flood relief. Overprinted & surcharged in blue by the Free Vinland Government Press, Berenku.

1997 (16th September.) - World Philatelic Exhibition, San Francisco. Printed by KDPN on white shiny paper with invisible gum. Perf 12.

1998 (27th January.) - Year of the Tiger. Printed by Southern Colour Print on white gloss paper with shiny gum. Perf 13½.

1998 (23rd April.) - World Book Day. Printed by KDPN on white gloss paper without gum. Perf 12.

1999 (6th May.) - 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Printed by KDPN on white gloss paper without gum. Perf 12.

2000 (21st February.) - Arab treadle Printing Press. The group clustered about the press comprises some members of the Association of Handcraft Printers, examining the press. Left to right, they are: Ken Wood, John Fenton, Walter Lemm, Frank Brough, & Tara McLeod. Printed by KDPN on white gloss paper. Perf 12. To view a First Day Cover, click here.

2000 (17th June.) - Michael Bidner (artistamp pioneer) commemoration. Printed by KDPN on white paper.
Perf 12.

2000 (14th August.) - Re-Opening of the National Rail Link, Vinrail. Printed by KDPN on white paper. Perf 12.

To view the Miniature sheet of 6 of 45¢, #MS45, click here.

2001 (15th February.) - Year of the Snake. Printed by KDPN on white shiny paper. Perf 12.

2003 (6th March.) - Musical instruments of Free Vinland. Printed by GTO Printers on white paper. Perf 12.

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