2853) Sipsik, Estonia: "Children's Philately Stamp Series": Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.30 Euro depicting Sipsik who is a popular character from a children’s book by Eno Raud, first published in 1962: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 01.06.2023:

2853) Sipsik, Estonia: "Children's Philately Stamp Series": Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.30 Euro depicting Sipsik who is a popular character from a children’s book by Eno Raud, first published in 1962: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 01.06.2023:

 About Children’s Stamp - Sipsik:

Handwritten cards with good wishes and greetings bring joy to recipients of all ages. 

In today’s digitised world, receiving postcards and letters makes everyone feel good and brings positive emotions to both the recipient and the sender. Sending letters is a good tradition to pass on to future generations. 

The children’s postage stamp of this year depicts Sipsik, a well-known Estonian children’s book character. 

Sipsik is a children’s book by Eno Raud, first published in 1962. The book is illustrated by Edgar Valter.

Eno Raud (15-02.1928 - 10.07.1996) was an Estonian children's writer. His works are considered classics in Estonia as well as in the other former Soviet countries. 

Raud was born in Tartu to writer Mart Raud and Lea Raud. He studied Estonian language and literature at the University of Tartu in 1952. 

From 1952 to 1956 he worked in the National Library of Estonia and from 1956 to 1965 in the Estonian State Publishing House. After that he retired and devoted himself to writing. He passed away in Haapsalu at the age of 68.

His works/writings:

Raud penned more than 50 books of stories and poems over his lifetime. 

His most popular works include Three Jolly Fellows, A Story with Flying Saucers, The Gothamites and Raggie. The author's children's books have been translated into more than 30 languages.

Some selected Estonian titles by Eno Raud in chronological order include:

Sipsik (Raggie), 1962

Kilplased (The Gothamites), 1962

Tuli pimendatud linnas (A Light in a Darkened City), 1967

Päris kriminaalne lugu (A Quite Criminal Tale), 1968

Lugu lendavate taldrikutega (A Story with Flying Saucers), 1969

Telepaatiline lugu (A Telepathic Tale), 1970

Naksitrallid (Three Jolly Fellows. 1–2), 1972

Jälle need Naksitrallid (Three Jolly Fellows. 3–4), 1979

The postage stamp:

The Postage Stamp of 1.30 Euro depicts Sipsik

A First Day Cover (FDC) shows Sipsik at left admiring a mushroom. At top right is affixed the postage stamp issued cancelled with a special Handstamp/Postmark dated "01.06.2023". The cancellation is of Tallinn Post Office.

A Sheetlet of ten stamps

Technical details:

Issue Date: 01.06.2023

Designer: Triin Heimann / Edgar Valter

Printer: AS Vaba Maa

Process: Offset

Size: 35.00 mm x 30.00 mm

Values: €1.30 (Euro)

Some other posts on Estonia on this blog:

1) The Toucan (Ramaphastos toco): The first coin in a Silver Coin Series titled "Series of the Toucan" brought out by the Niue Island (a part of the New Zealand Realm) and minted by the European Mint, Estonia in 2018

2) Tartu Peace Treaty, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin issued by the Bank of Estonia, celebrating the Centenary Anniversary of the Peace Treaty (1920-2020): Coin Circulation Date: Early 2020

3) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated to the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshauser on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

4) Ugala Theatre, Estonia: Centenary Celebrations (1920-2020) of the establishment of the prestigious Theatre Company: Date of Stamp issue: 06.01.2020

_{^{5) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020}}

_{^{6) "Canis Lupus", Estonia: The first of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in spring 2021 by the Bank of Estonia, features Estonia's National Animal - the Wolf}}

_{^{7) The Finno-Ugric Peoples of Europe, Estonia: The second of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in 08/2021 by the Bank of Estonia}}

_{^{8) Kihnu Lighthouse, Estonia: A Postage Stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by "Omniva" (formerly Eesti Post) commemorating the 155th milestone of the iconic Lighthouse: Date of Stamp issue: 29.10.2020}}

_{^{9) "River Seine", Art from the Treasury of the Estonian Art Museum, Estonia: A postage stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post): Date of Stamp issue: 17.11.2020}}

_{^{10) Franking Labels, Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post)has provided a choice of four labels - National Stamdard Letter (0.90Euro), National Maxi Letter (1.75 Euro), International Standard Letter(1.90 Euro) & International Maxi Letter (4.85 Euro): Date of Franking Labels issue: 26.11.2020}}

_{^{11) Letipea LightHouse (or Letipea Tuletorn in Estonian), Estonia: 70 years milestone (1951-2021) celebrated with the issue of a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), the Postal Service of Estonia: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2021}}

_{^{12) Jarvselja Training and Experimental Forestry District, Estonia: 100th Anniversary Celebrations: A Wooden Souvenir Sheet: Date of issue: 13.04.2021}}

13) "Endangered National Wildlife", Estonia: EUROPA - 2021: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Lady's Slipper Orchid ("Cypripedium calceolus") and The Eurasian Hoopoe ("Upupa epops"): Date ofStamp set issue: 06.05.2021

14) VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples (16-18.06.2021), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), Estonia has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro commemorating the World Congress: Date of Stamp issue: 16.06.2021

15) "Squirrel and Eurasian Bullfinch", Estonia: Omniva (formerly "Eesti Post" - or Estonian Post) has issued a set of two stamps in the denominations of 1.90 Euro & 0.90 Eurorespectively as part of its Christmas 2021 Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 15.10.2021

16) 100h Anniversary of the Estonian Federation of the Blind, Estonia:Omniva (formerly known as Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro with Braille markings commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 19.10.2021

17) a) Vormsi (My Stamp), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti - Estonian Post) has brought out a MyStamp depicting the large island of Vormsi: Date of MyStamp issue:17.11.2021: b) The India Post Experience with the MyStamp Scheme

18) Gustav Adolf Hippius's Estonian Bride Painting (1852), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti - Estonian Post) has issued a 0.90 Euro Postage Stamp depicting the period painting from the Estonian Art Museum: Date of Stamp issue: 12.11.2021

19) The Eurasian Woodcock, Estonia: Omniva (formerly "Eesti Post" -Estonian Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 0.90 Euro on its popular annual Series titled "Estonian Bird of the Year": Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2022

20) "Tiritamme kasvatamine"("Doing a Head-stand") and the tapestry design "Siuru-lindu Kalevipojast" ("The Siuru bird from Kalevipoeg"), Estonia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Omniva - (formerly Eesti Post - Estonian Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp Set issue: 05.05.2022

21) Centenary of the Republic of Estonia (1918-2018): A 10 Euro Silver Stamp brought out by Omniva (Formerly Eesti Post) celebrating the milestone: Date of Silver stamp issue: 16.05.2018

22) The Long-Tailed Duck, Estonia: "Bird Of The Year Stamp Series": Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro depicting the winter visitor: Date of Stamp issue: 20.04.2023

23) "Danse Macabre" (or the "Dance of Death"), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a six Euro postage stamp on the 15th Century painting by Bernt Notke located in St. Anthony's Chapel of St. Nicholas' Church: Date of Stamp issue: 18.05.2023

24) Finland Joins NATO, Estonia: Omniva (formerly EESTI Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.60 Euro on the occasion of Finland becoming the 31st Member State of NATO: Date of Stamp issue: 02.06.2023

25) Sipsik, Estonia: "Children's Philately Stamp Series": Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.30 Euro depicting Sipsik who is a popular character from a children's book by Eno Raud, first published in 1962: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 01.06.2023