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Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Secret Garden novel depicted on stamps

One of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s best-known works, The Secret Garden, has been celebrated with a set of six Alderney stamps depicting illustrations taken from the original novel.Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Her family moved to Tennessee, USA,
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Historic map depicted on Guernsey stamps

Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau announces that it will issue six stamps depicting sections of an old map of “Garnsey” (Guernsey) illustrated by John Speed, one of the most famous British cartographers of the 17th century, whose visually stunning county and
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Guernsey stamps celebrate the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau is delighted to celebrate the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (10 June 1921 to 9 April 2021) with the release of Alderney issue stamps depicting His Royal Highness engaged in some of his many interests.Bridget
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New stamps celebrating Bergerac TV series

Jersey Post will issue a set of eight stamps on 18 October to commemorate Bergerac, the popular British BBC crime drama television series set in Jersey during the 1980s. The stamps are also available as part of a stamps prestige
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150 Years of Brewing in Jersey

Jersey Post will issue a set of six stamps and a miniature sheet on 5 October 2021 to commemorate 150 years of brewing in Jersey. Artist, Chris Wormell, has designed these stunning illustrations in a modern contemporary style.Brewing is an
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Beloved Åland cats celebrate Year of the Tiger

On 20 October, Åland Post issues this year’s miniature sheet in the stamp series featuring Chinese zodiac signs. Designed by artist Martin Mörck, house cats illustrate Åland Post’s interpretation of the Year of the Tiger. This is Martin’s sixth design
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Get in the mood with the 2021 Christmas stamps from Åland

On 20 October, Åland Post issues this year’s two Christmas stamps illustrating things that will put you in a Christmas mood, such as Christmas presents and carols. Stamp debuting illustrator Rebecca Elfast from Sweden has designed the charming stamps: “I
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Luxembourg new stamp issues in September 2021

Post Luxembourg is issuing a new series of stamps on September 14th 2021.A special stamp shows the “Stade de Luxembourg” which is Luxembourg’s new main football and rugby stadium.A second special stamp will honor the opening of a new headquarters
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Jersey stamps remember the 1990s

1990s popular culture is the subject of a set of six stamps, a miniature sheet and a souvenir sheetlet to be issued by Jersey Post on 14 July 2021.The fifth and final instalment in a five part series looking back
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Send a greeting with Åland maritime festival stamps

On 23 July, Åland Post issues this summer’s maritime stamps The Tall Ships Races. Due to the Covid-restrictions in Finland, the city of Mariehamn took the decision on 28 May 2021 to withdraw from The Tall Ships Races as a
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