Free Vinland Republic: 2000, Michael Bidner

Free Vinland Republic: 2000, Michael Bidner.

Michael Bidner led the way in chronicling the phenomenon of artistamps.

2000 (21st August.) - Michael Bidner (artistamp pioneer) commemoration. Printed by KDPN on white paper. Perf 12.

90 cents

Multicoloured

This stamp honors T. Michael Bidner (1944 – 1989), a pioneer in the mailart movement, and an enthusiastic artist who set himself the task of compiling a directory of all artistamps worldwide. Sadly, he died before the task was completed, being struck down by AIDS, but the task was completed by Rosemary Gahlinger-Beaune and Giovanni Bianchini, who released the catalog as an interactive CD. Similar stamps were issued by Occussi-Ambeno: to view their stamps, click here. It was printed by the Imperial Government Printing Office (KDPN), Baleksetung, Occussi-Ambeno, on white mat paper. The stamp is perf 12. To view the special First Day Cover, click here.