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Guernsey’s SEPAC stamps celebrate Guernsey’s St James

Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau announces that it has issued stamps depicting illustrations of Guernsey’s St James, the 200-year old former church which has become a cultural centre in more recent years (stamp issue date: 23rdJuly 2025). The stamps, which have
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Åland stamp highlights cooperation in Baltic Sea region

On 25 August, Åland Post releases a colourful stamp themed Åland’s position in the Baltic Sea. Created by Åland artist Bo Söderlund, the stamp is issued in connection with Åland hosting the 34th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC). “With the
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First Åland UNESCO stamp highlights Gustaf Erikson shipping archives

On 25 August, Åland Post releases a stamp featuring the shipping archives left by Åland shipowner Gustaf Erikson (1872–1947). In 2023, the archives was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The stamp bears the UNESCO logo and is
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STAMPS DEPICT ROYAL GOLDEN GUERNSEY GOATS

Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau will release new postal definitive stamps depicting the Golden Guernsey Goat on the first anniversary of the breed being awarded a Royal title (stamp issue date: 16 July 2025). The Royal title was granted to the
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Stamps commemorate 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner

Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau has issued a set of commemorative stamps celebrating 250 years since the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner, one of the most influential figures in the art world. The stamps depict some of the sketches he
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Jersey Post celebrates the anniversary of the Royal Visit

Royal Visit 2024 To celebrate a year since Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the island, Jersey Post has released a set of six stamps entitled Royal Visit 2024. Local photographers Max Burnett and Andy Le Gresley captured the Royal
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STAMPS FEATURE ALDERNEY’S WOMBLES TRAIL

Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau has released stamps that feature the characters who appear on the Wombles Trail found in Alderney. This stamp issue pays tribute to celebrated author Elisabeth Beresford, creator of The Wombles, who made Alderney her home for
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Jersey Opera House – 125 Years

Jersey Opera House 125 Years stamp set Jersey Post This year the Jersey Opera House celebrates its 125-year anniversary. In honour of this fantastic milestone, Jersey Post has issued a set of six stamps, beautifully illustrated by local artist Abi Overland who took inspiration from the building to create
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2025 stamp booklet shows Åland through children’s eyes

On 9 June, Åland Post releases this year’s stamp booklet paying tribute to children’s ingenuity and creative joy. For this issue, Åland Post cooperated with the School of Art & Design (Bild & Formskolan) in Mariehamn, selecting drawings by eight
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100 Years of Gerald Durrell: Dedication

The 100 Years of Gerald Durrell: Dedication stamp issue celebrates the life and achievements of the beloved conservationist Gerald ‘Gerry’ Malcolm Durrell. Born in India, 1925 Gerald was a well-respected conservationist who founded Jersey Zoo, now known as Durrell Wildlife
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