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Pitcairn Islands Bounty Definitives 17 Oct 2007

Pitcairn Islands Post have released their 10th Definitive issue detailing HMAV Bounty, made famous by the mutiny. The mutineers eventually settled on Pitcairn, so the Bounty story is a very important part of their history and culture.
The 12 stamps detail various parts of the bounty, combining photographs and illustrations.
The replica Bounty on which this stamp […]

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Ireland 2008 Stamp Programme Announced

An Post have announced their programme for 2008, with no less than 25 issues!
A summary of the 2008 programme follows below.

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Jersey Diamond Wedding 20 Nov 2007

Jersey Post have issued a single £3 stamp to commemorate the 60th (diamond) wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
A first day cover and sheetlet of four stamps is also available.

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Jersey 2008 Stamp Programme Announced

Jersey Post have announced their stamp programme for 2008. A total of twelve issues will take place throughout the year.
Details as follows:
15th January 2008, Jersey - Signals
The first stamp issue released in 2008 will feature a selection of the meteorological and navigational signals used in Jersey and celebrates the 300th anniversary of the […]

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IOM Vikings 18 Feb 2008

A set of six stamps which surveys the Viking history of the Isle of Man.
The research was undertaken by Manx-resident and former Director of the British Museum Sir David Wilson, while the beautiful artwork was produced by eminent illustrator Victor Ambrus best known as part of Channel 4’s ‘Time Team’.

Stamp values: 28p, 31p, 44p, 54p, […]

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IOM 90th Anniversary of the RAF 15 Jan 2008

The artwork for this stamp issue is produced by world renowned aviation artist Keith Woodcock, while the research and text has been prepared by Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork MBE BA FRAeS.
The stamps will feature a wide range of aircraft, many of which have not featured on any previous Isle of Man stamp issues.

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IOM Cunard Ocean Liners Minisheet 13 Jan 2008

The 13th of January 2008 will mark a momentous occasion in Cunard´s history, as the three ‘Queens’ will meet for the first time in New York.
Queen Victoria and QE2 will arrive in union after their Tandem Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton and Queen Mary 2 will join them from its voyage around the Caribbean.

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Zimbabwe Stamp Programme 2008

Zimbabwe have announced their stamp programme for 2008 and we’re pleased to see that again a very modest issue will take place.
The year kicks of with a set of four stamps celebrating St. Valentines day. These will be issued ahead of the day, on 20th January.
A set of six stamps plus minisheet will be […]

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BIOT Birdlife International 01 Oct 2007

The British Indian Ocean Terriory has issued a set of stamps depicting the Pomarine Skua, with the approval of Birdlife International.
The six stamps, each depicting various aspects of the skua, each carry the Birdlife International logo. Unlike previous years, there is no minisheet, but a first day cover will be available, featuring the territory […]

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Ascension Island Diamond Wedding 20 Nov 2007

On 20th November 2007, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. To mark this special occasion, the Ascension Island Post Office has commissioned a very special set of three Diamond Wedding stamps produced in triptych format.

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