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Guernsey’s stamps depict Burhou’s beautiful birds

Stamps depicting the Atlantic puffin, which arrive on Burhou island near Alderney each Spring,  have been released by Guernsey Post. The stamps have been designed by Guernsey-based artist James Colmer.
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New stamps celebrate Jersey’s emergency services

A set of eight stamps celebrating Jersey’s emergency services will be issued by Jersey Post on 1 April 2023. Illustrated by renowned stamp artist and engraver Martin Mörck, the stamps feature a selection of emergency services vehicles that are currently
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Jersey’s markets celebrated with new stamps

Jersey’s traditional markets are the subject of a set of stamps and a miniature sheet to be issued by Jersey Post on 21 March 2023. Jersey illustrator Lauren Radley has brought to life representations of six of the traditional stalls
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Gustavo Bacarisas 150th Anniversary Stamps

A special set of stamps to mark the 150thanniversary of the birth of artist Gustavo Bacarisas has been launched. The initiative by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry for Culture and the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau is part of the celebrations to pay tribute
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Jersey Island Cricket Club centenary celebrated with Jersey stamps

The 100th anniversary of the Jersey Island Cricket Club will be celebrated with six stamps and a miniature sheetlet to be issued by Jersey Post on 7 July 2022. Illustrated by Jersey artist Ron Mills, the stamps feature different aspects
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Jersey statues and sculptures to feature on new stamps

Six stamps celebrating iconic statues and sculptures located around Jersey are to be issued by Jersey Post on 16 June 2022. The artworks have been captured by local photographer Andy Le Gresley and range in subject from local maritime history
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Guernsey stamps celebrate 20th anniversary of Alderney Wildlife Trust

A set of stamps depicting the work of Alderney Wildlife Trust have been released by Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau, as the conservation charity marks its 20th anniversary (stamp issue date: 9 June 2022).Established in 2002 to champion, study and protect Alderney’s
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Guernsey Post’s spellbinding stamps depict Bailiwick witches

Stamps depicting whimsical witches have been released by Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau (stamp issue date: 21 May 2022). Created by Keith Robinson, the stamps reflect stories of Guernsey’s folklore history and include a Europa stamp as part of the PostEurop stamp issue
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Platinum Jubilee celebrated with Jersey stamp

A single £10 commemorative stamp featuring a stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be issued by Jersey Post on 1 June 2022 in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Miniature sheet with special version celebrates Åland centenary

On 9 June 2022, Åland Post issues its second stamp in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Åland autonomy. This year’s miniature sheet by Åland artist Jonas Wilén shows a cross-section of the Åland islands of today. To put a
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