Guernsey Stamps Philatelic Bulletin November 2016

GUERNSEY STAMPS

& COLLECTABLES BULLETIN

NOVEMBER 2016 VOL 10 No 9

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ALDERNEY CHRISTMAS STAMPS GUERNSEY CHRISTMAS STAMPS STORIES FROM THE GREAT WAR: PART 3

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Welcome Once again we have had an extremely busy year with visits to Spring Stampex and the New York World Stamp Show in May along with a full issuing programme.

We kicked off with our Year of the Monkey issue, the third in the Chinese New Year series and one that is proving very popular amongst our collectors. After a year’s break we also released another in our Endangered Species series, the Philippine Eagle, once again superbly illustrated by Joel Kirk.

Four of our other issues were also wonderfully drawn and illustrated from scratch. Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea; Ramsar: Herm; 500 Years of Postal History; and, Alderney’s 950 Years: Battle of Hastings showcased the artist’s talents at their best.

We have also issued limited edition products and had an unprecedented response to our Battle of Hastings Uncut Imperforate sheet, the likes of which we have not seen before.

This year’s Christmas issues have a touch of sparkle about them: clean and simple in their design, they depict many of the symbols we all associate with the festive season, the Christmas tree, gifts and the snowman to name a few.

And finally, we have the third issue in our Stories of the Great War series. This time we focus on the role of the Navy during WW1 and in particular our brave Guernsey ‘Bluejackets’.

We do hope you enjoy our latest stamps and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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2016 Yearbook £63.56 A beautiful hardback book containing all stamps, souvenir and miniature sheets of 2016 for Guernsey and Alderney.

Maxi, FDI Cards and Postcards Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea, traditional postcard.

This book makes a lovely gift and is excellent value - you only pay for the stamps.

Colourful Seasons 7 Sepac Folder £13.25: add to your collection with the latest joint folder from participating SEPAC countries.

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Sponsored handstamps are now available. We can produce to your design a handstamp marking a specific date. We will then cancel your Philatelic items for you using this handstamp. This service is available for £50.

Please note sponsored handstamps can only be sent undercover, only items that have been cancelled with the date of posting can be sent through the normal postal system.

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Guernsey: Christmas Symbols NEW ISSUE: Set of seven stamps: £4.08 Issue date: 8th November 2016

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Christmas traditions around the world Celebrating Christmas in the UK includes a familiar festive feast of turkey and stuffing rounded off with Christmas pudding, mulled wine and mince pies. We decorate our homes with candles, evergreen Christmas trees and holly wreaths.

But Christmas customs vary the world over; here we take a look at some of the more unusual Christmas traditions from around the globe.

Greece In Greece fresh basil is wrapped around a wooden cross, and used to sprinkle water around the house to keep away the mischievous goblins, or Killantzaroi.

Whilst we usually exchange gifts on the 25th December, in Greece gifts are given on 1st January.

Poland Staying with gift giving, children receive their presents on 6th December, which is St Nicholas’ day in Poland.

Norway Whilst British children might listen for sleigh bells and the sound of reindeer hooves on the roof, keeping eyes peeled for Santa’s elves, Norwegian children have two creatures to look out for. First is the Julebukk, a goat-like gnome who brings presents and then there is Jul Nisse, who guards farm animals and plays tricks on children if they don’t leave porridge out for him.

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Spain Christmas starts on 8th December in Spain, with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and presents don’t come until the 6th January, or Twelfth Night, which is when the Three Kings brought gifts to the baby Jesus.

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Germany In British homes Christmas trees are adorned with twinkling lights and decorations, Germans hide a pickle in the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve and the first child to discover it in the morning receives a small gift.

Iceland Finally, we turn to Iceland, where children leave a shoe on their bedroom windowsill during the twelve days of Christmas. Each night it is filled with sweets or gifts ready to be enjoyed the next morning.

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Wherever and however you celebrate Christmas in 2016, we wish you happiness and peace.

Date of issue Designer

08 November 2016 Mark Totty

Printer

Joh Enschedé

Values

38p, 43p, 57p, 58p, 64p, 70p, 78p

Process

Offset Printing with Cold Foil

Stamp size

43mm deep x 37mm wide

Die-Cut

36mm deep x 30mm wide

Paper Sheets Perforation Cylinder

196gsm self-adhesive 10 13.25 x 13.25 A

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Alderney: Christmas Symbols NEW ISSUE: Set of 7 Stamps £4.08 Issue date: 8th November 2016

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This year, our stamps feature some of the images we commonly associate with Christmas, from the Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and lights, which grace many homes around the world, to the gifts sitting under it, delivered, as many children believe, by Father Christmas on a sleigh pulled by his reindeer from the North Pole.

The legend of Father Christmas can be traced back hundreds of years to the 3rd century and a monk named St. Nicholas - a far cry from the jolly man dressed in red.

It is thought that St. Nicholas was born around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Much admired for his kindness, it is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside to help the poor and sick. When the Normans arrived in Britain so too did St. Nicholas and he was quickly absorbed into the legend of Father Christmas.

During the 16th Century in northern Europe, after the reformation, the stories and traditions about St. Nicholas decreased in popularity and, particularly in England, he became ‘Father Christmas’ or ‘Old Man Christmas’, an old character from stories and plays during the middle ages in the UK and parts of northern Europe.

The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, more commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas” and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” from its first line, was first published anonymously in the New York Sentinel in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837. However, there are many that believe the true author to be Henry Livingston.

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Regardless of its author, it is generally agreed that the poem defined and symbolised Father Christmas from the mid-nineteenth century to today: His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath;

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Pack: £4 Presentation

First Day Cover: £5 .28

Date of issue Designer

08 November 2016 Mark Totty

Printer

Joh Enschedé

Values

38p, 43p, 57p, 58p, 64p, 70p, 78p

Process Stamp size Paper Perforation Cylinder

Offset Printing with Cold Foil 36mm deep x 30mm wide 110gsm unwatermarked PVA adhesive 13.25 x 13.25 A

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Stories from the Great War Part 3

Stories from the Great War

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NEW ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.70 Issue date: 11th November 2016

Our third issue of stamps marking the hundredth anniversary of The Great War commemorates the valiant efforts of the Guernsey ‘bluejackets’ who enlisted in the Royal Navy.

As with the first two issues, our research uncovered a wealth of stories and showed how intrinsic islanders were in the war effort. Indeed, they seem to have played a role at all the significant battles and turning points of the war at sea.

The heroic young man featured on our 78p stamp is Able Seaman John William Helman who was involved in an audacious raid on Zeebrugge in April 1918.

The plan was to scuttle British ships at the narrow entrance to the canal and blockade the deadly U-boat submarine base that harboured there. Guernseyman John Helman was on the crew of the HMS Daffodil and reports show that he displayed great courage and camaraderie in the heat of the battle. So much so that he was included in the ballot for a Victoria Cross and mentioned in the official report in the London Gazette.

Sadly, John suffered from the effects of smoke inhalation during the operation and died in Guernsey two years later from pulmonaryphthisis.

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His death was not officially recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) who commemorate the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the war. This was probably because he died at home and the authorities were not notified at the time.

However, the dedication of local historian Liz Walton and the Channel Islands Great War Study Group ensured that his ultimate sacrifice was finally acknowledged almost one hundred years after it was made.

The Group brought John’s case to the attention of the CWGC, providing copies of his service record, death certificate and the Admiralty reports citing his contribution to the Zeebrugge operation and proved that his death was directly attributed to his military service.

John William Helman was accepted for official commemoration in October 2011 and the War Graves Commission erected a headstone on his grave in St Martin’s graveyard on 20 April this year.

Presentation Pack: £4.60 Sheets of 10: £37.00

First Day Cover: £4.90

Prestige Booklet: £14.80

Date of issue Designer

11 November 2016 Charlotte Barnes

Printer

BDT International

43p Stamp: Able Seaman James Gale

Values

43p, 56p, 57p, 62p, 68p, 77p

57p Stamp: Stoker 1st Class George Arthur Hicks

Process Stamp size Paper Sheets Perforation Cylinder

Offset Lithography 40.64mm deep x 36.85mm wide

58p Stamp: Sailors T Gilson & H Broadbent (HM Submarine)

110gsm unwatermarked PVA adhesive

64p Stamp: Able Seaman Wilfred Cochrane

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70p Stamp: First Class Petty Officer Harold de Putron Taylor

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78p Stamp: Able Seaman John Helman

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950 Years: Battle of Hastings NEW ISSUE: Set of 6 stamps: £3.70 Issue date: 14th September 2016

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Also available: Sheets of 10: £37.00 First Day Cover: £4.90

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First Day Cover Souvenir Sheet: £4.90

Presentation Pack: £4.60

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500 Years of Postal History NEW ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.70 Issue date: 27th July 2016

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ROYAL MAIL COACH 1784 - 500 YEARS OF POSTAL HISTORY

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R. M. UNDERGROUND RAILWAY 1927 - 500 YEARS OF POSTAL HISTORY

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ARIADNE: R. M. STEAM BOAT 1824 - 500 YEARS OF POSTAL HISTORY

SMITH STREET, ST PETER PORT. 1883 - 500 YEARS OF POSTAL HISTORY

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POST OFFICE TOWER 1965 - 500 YEARS OF POSTAL HISTORY

HEATHROW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE 2003 - 500 YEARS OF POSTAL HISTORY

Presentation Pack: £4.60 First Day Cover: £4.90

Miniature Sheet: £2.00

Also available: Sheets of 10: £37.00 Miniature Sheet First Day Cover: £3.20 Miniature Sheet Presentation Pack: £2.90

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Ramsar Herm CURRENT ISSUE: Set of 6 Stamps £3.70 Issue date: 27th July 2016

Presentation Pack: £4.60

First Day Cover: £4.90

Sheets of 10: £37.00

Also available: Souvenir Sheet £3.70 Souvenir Sheet First Day Cover: £4.90

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Guernsey Postcrossing 2016 CURRENT ISSUE: Set of two stamps: £1.34 Issue date: 14 July 2016

First Day Cover: £2.54

Sheets of 10: £13.40

Presentation Pack: £2.24

Also available, a selection of FDI and Maxi cards.

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Sepac: Seasons CURRENT ISSUE: Set of 4 stamps: £2.34 Issue date: 25th May 2016

Presentation Pack £3.24

First Day Cover £3.54

Also available: Sheets of 10: £23.40

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Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.70 Issue date: 25th May 2016

Prestige Booklet: £14.80

Presentation Pack: £4.60

Also available: Sheets of 10: £37.00 First Day Cover: £4.90

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New York: World Stamp Show CURRENT ISSUE: Miniature Sheet £2.00 Issue date: 25th May 2016

Also available: First Day Cover: £3.20 Presentation Pack: £2.90

Europa: Think Green CURRENT ISSUE: Single Stamp £0.64 Issue date: 6th May 2016

Also available: First Day Cover: £1.84 Presentation Pack: £1.54 Sheets of 10: £6.40

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Vistor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.70 Issue date: 6 May 2016

Prestige Booklet: £14.80

First Day Cover: £4.90

43p Stamp: Gilliatt the Fisherman 57p Stamp: Durande Wrecked 58p Stamp: The Great Douvres 64p Stamp: A Great Storm 70p Stamp: Devilfish Octopus 78p Stamp: Déruchette sails away

Also available: Presentation Pack £4.60 Sheets of 10 £37.00 Postcard £0.50 A5 Set of Prints x6 £9.99

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Alderney: Longis Nature Reserve CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.62 Issue date: 17th February 2016

Also available: First Day Cover: £4.82 Souvenir Sheet: £3.62 Sheets of 10: £36.20

Presentation Pack: £4.52

First Day Cover: £4.82 42p Stamp: Eelgrass 56p Stamp: Glanville Fritillar 57p Stamp: Yarrow Broomrape 62p Stamp: Meadow Pipit 68p Stamp: Sand Crocus 77p Stamp: Greater White-Toothed Shrew

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Guernsey Post and Go Powered by Royal Mail CURRENT ISSUE: Set of 6 £3.62 Issue date: 17th February 2016

B Series overprint available Spring Stampex, London 17th - 20th February

First Day Cover: £4.82

New York overprint strip of 6: £3.70

Presentation Pack: £4.52

Other B Series overprints available * World Stamp Show, New York 28th May - 4th June 2016 Autumn Stampex, London 14th 17th September 2016 B Series strips are available to order from the bureau & on our website. * Value overprints as pictured left.

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Endangered Species: Philippine Eagle CURRENT ISSUE: Miniature Sheet: £3.00 Issue date: 17th February 2016

Presentation Pack £3.90

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Cover £ First Day

Did you know?

It is belived that the Philippine Eagle stays with the same mate for life, only if their mate is killed, will they search for a new partner.

Scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi Diet: Carnivore Average lifespan in the wild: between 30 & 60 years Body length: 2.5 - 3.3 feet Wingspan: up to 1.9 metres Weight: 4.5 - 8.1kgs

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Year of the Monkey 2016 CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.62 Issue date: 20 January 2016 Souvenir Sheet: £3.62

First Day Cover: £4.82

Presentation Pack: £4.52 First Day Cover Souvenir Sheet: £4.82

42p Stamp: The Three Plenties Monkey 56p Stamp: The Fire Monkey 57p Stamp: Aristocratic Monkey 62p Stamp: Noble & Successful Monkey 68p Stamp: Mother & Baby Monkey 77p Stamp: Three Wealthy Monkeys

Also available: Sheets of 10: £36.20 Limited Edition Uncut Press Sheet: £23.00 Limited Edition Gold Foil Souvenir Sheet: £95.00

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COLLECTABLES Limited Edition Uncut Year of the Monkey 2016 Press Sheet £23.00 The uncut press sheets of the souvenir sheet are supplied in a protective tube with a certificate bearing the issue number.

Limited Edition Uncut Press Sheets are available for Year of the Horse, Year of the Goat, Year of the Monkey and will be available for the forthcoming Year of the Rooster issue.

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An exact replica of the Souvenir Sheet produced in 24 carat gold (99.9% pure) and mounted in an acrylic display stand with a certificate of authenticity.

Gold Foil Souvenir Sheets are also available for the, Year of the Goat, Year of the Monkey and will be available for the January 2017 Year of the Rooster issue.

The Life of Ian Fleming

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An exact replica of the miniature sheet has been produced in 24 carat gold and sealed in acrylic crystal.

Each one is individually numbered and comes in a smart black presentation box.

IAN FLEMING™ logo and signature are trademarks owned by the Ian Fleming Estate.

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COLLECTABLES Guernsey Banknote Album £34.00

Guernsey Mint Banknotes £1 Notes to £50 Notes available

Davo and Lindner Stamp Albums from £30.20 Keep your complete collection in these luxury stamp albums from Davo and Lindner. Please order on the stock sheet included or buy online.

ENDANGERED SPECIES: SIGNED JOEL KIRK PRINTS £15 EACH

Beautifully illustrated limited edition prints by Joel Kirk from the Endangered Species Series Featuring the: Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey, Basking Shark, Florida Everglades, Mountain Gorilla, Blue Whale, Amur Leopard Face, Amur Leopard, Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger in green foliage, Bengal Tiger in brown foliage, Giant Panda, Sumatran Orangutan, Philippine Eagle.

Size of prints: 297mm wide x 210mm deep

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NEW ISSUE AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017

2017 STAMP PROGRAMME GUERNSEY 18 JANUARY 2017 LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 2017 15 FEBRUARY 2017 WWF ENDANGERED SPECIES: MEADOW PIPIT 24 MAY 2017 EUROPA: CASTLES 24 MAY 2017 SEPAC: (TBC) 27 JULY 2017 (TBC)

YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

1 SEPTEMBER 2017 GUERNSEY COAST 8 NOVEMBER 2017 GUERNSEY CHRISTMAS STAMPS 10 NOVEMBER 2017 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN & PRINCE PHILIP 10 NOVEMBER 2017 STORIES FROM THE GREAT WAR: PART 4

ALDERNEY 1 FEBRUARY 2017 1ST EDITION ALDERNEY & BURHOU MAP 24 MAY 2017 ALDERNEY SCENES (TBC)

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