Guernsey Stamps Philatelic Bulletin November 2014

GUERNSEY STAMPS

& COLLECTABLES BULLETIN

NOVEMBER 2014 VOL 9 NO16

STORIES FROM THE GREAT WAR ALDERNEY CHRISTMAS STAMPS GUERNSEY CHRISTMAS STAMPS

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Welcome It has been another busy year for us here at Guernsey Stamps. Our first venture into the Chinese New Year proved to be extremely popular with you all and we can’t wait to show you the Year of the Goat in 2015. We are delighted that our Bayeux Tapestry and Ian Fleming issues for Alderney have been so well received by you all too.

Europa’s National Music instrument issue gave us a great opportunity to bring the Chifournie to life using AR (augmented reality) technology again. It was a real treat to see and hear this very unusual instrument being played by a professional (simply download the SEPAC app and hover your smart phone or tablet over the stamps and watch the video).

This year’s Christmas issues for Guernsey and Alderney will be released on 6th November and are truly delightful. Illustrated by local school children as part of a design competition we were impressed with the amount of work and effort the children put in to their designs. It was very difficult selecting the winners but we are thrilled with the final set.

And finally, possibly our most poignant stamp issue yet, Stories of the Great War is the first in a five part series and looks at six individuals, all from Guernsey, and the impact the war had on their life. This issue will be released on Remembrance Day. We do hope you enjoy our latest stamps and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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New issues Guernsey What Christmas Means

Alderney What Christmas Means

Stories from the Great War

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Guernsey: What Christmas Means NEW ISSUE: Set of seven stamps: £4.09 Issue date: 6th November 2014

The wonderful images featured on Guernsey Post’s 2014 Guernsey and Alderney Christmas stamp issues have all been created by local schoolchildren in the islands.

Working closely with the schools, the Philatelic team at Guernsey Post presented a special competition idea, which meant the youngsters had to get creative and begin thinking about the festive season in early springtime!

There is generally a relatively long production process associated with any stamp issue, but the programme for the Islands’ Christmas editions had to allow plenty of time for the children to create their images – in some schools a whole four lessons were taken up by the activity in order that the children could produce their very best work.

The schedule had to fit in with school terms and also include time for Royal approval to be granted.

The competition helped to introduce the children involved to concepts of design, composition, use of media and techniques, as well as collaboration and working to a deadline.

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Alderney: What Christmas Means NEW ISSUE: Set of seven stamps: £4.09 Issue date: 6th November 2014

Winners each received a pack including a First Day Cover and a Presentation Pack containing the full set of mint stamps, plus all participating schools received a cash donation towards school funds.

The level of entries exceeded expectations and the overall standard of the designs was superb; the resulting stamps form a truly charming Christmas collection.

Commenting on these very special issues Dawn Gallienne, Head of Philatelic at Guernsey Post said. “We are absolutely delighted with the Guernsey and Alderney Christmas 2014 stamp sets. The designs are delightful, using children’s illustrations is the perfect way to capture the spirit of Christmas.”

We also caught up with one of the winners, nine year old Georgia Winstanley of Hautes Capelles school, who told us that she was “amazed and excited” that the stamps she had designed would soon be winging their way across the world on Christmas cards, letters and packages.

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Guernsey: What Christmas Means

Presentation Pack: ÂŁ4.99

36p Stamp: Rudolph and Stars Katka Devon, age 9 41p Stamp: Robins in Tree Patience Ogier, age 8

First Day Cover: ÂŁ5.29

54p Stamp: Rudolph and Candy Canes Georgia Winstanley, age 9 55p Stamp: Jolly Santa Mali Chatterton, age 9 66p Stamp: Round Robin Ruby Parker, age 10 74p Stamp: Snowman and Candy Canes Giselle Fuller, age 9 83p Stamp: Robin on Chimney Keone Hardy,age 10 First Day Cover Illustration: Snowy Snowman Sophie Riddiford-age 11

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Date of issue Designer

06 November 2014 Guernsey School Children

Printer

Cartor Security Printing

Values

36p, 41p, 54p, 55p, 66p, 74p, 83p

Process

Offset Lithography

Stamp size

50mm deep x 43mm wide

Die-Cut

43mm deep x 36mm wide

Paper

247gsm self-adhesive

Sheets

9

Block

7

Perforation Cylinder

7.75 A

Alderney: What Christmas Means

First Day Cover: £5.29

36p Stamp: The North Pole Scene Alexandra Campbell, Joe Blackham, Ian Adamson 41p Stamp: Santa, Snowman on a Starry Night Louis Smart, Danielle Allen, Lydia Jenkins 54p Stamp: Sunset and Snowflakes Holly Neil, Libby Needham, Rosie Williams, Kamil Olbrycht

Presentation Pack: £4.99

Date of issue Designer

06 November 2014 Alderney School Children

Printer

Lowe-Martin

Values

36p, 41p, 54p, 55p, 66p, 74p, 83p

Process Stamp size Paper

Offset Lithography 25mm deep x 36mm wide 110gsm unwatermarked PVA adhesive

Sheets

50

Perforation

13

Cylinder

A

55p Stamp: Snowmen and Fir Trees Siân Craig, Amber Shaw, Grace Millan, Cameron Tugby-Maloy, Keira Scott, Harvey Olliver 66p Stamp: The Elves Workshop Jasmine Sayer, Frankie Jenkins, Matthew Burke, Cameron Burnham, Florence Carpenter, Scarlett Oldfield, Carl Evans, Andrew Page, Chloe Faulkner 74p Stamp: Alderney Lighthouse and Children Posting Katie Shaw, Kiri Winder 83p Stamp: Bright Lights and Decorations Amelie Carpenter, Erin Atkinson, Bennett Blackham, Owen Carré

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Stories from the Great War NEW ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.73 Issue date: 11th November 2014

When Kitchener’s call to arms went up in 1914, Guernsey men and women eagerly stepped forward to “do their bit”. Amongst the first wave of volunteers were Private Yves Cataroche (41p) and Major George Le Page (54p).

Major Le Page led D Company, the Guernsey Contingent of the 6th Royal Irish Regiment, but was killed in January 1916; one of the first islanders to die.

A devoted leader, his men described him as ‘like a father’ and their memorial to him hangs in Guernsey’s Castel Church.

The Regiment went on to fight at the Somme. Young Yves survived but was hospitalised at the Battle of Ypres. Upon his recovery, he was transferred to the newly-formed Royal Guernsey Light Infantry (RGLI) and went back to the front. He was badly wounded again and honourably discharged in 1918.

Dorothy Nicolls (55p) joined a munitions factory in Chilwell, Derbyshire. She was awarded the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her courage and devotion during two large explosions at the plant.

First Day Cover: £4.93

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Presentation Pack: £4.63

The Salvation Army set up respite huts for soldiers and they were staffed by Salvation Army officers along with small groups of ‘sisters’. One of these was young salvationist Ada Le Poidevin (74p).

Sheets of 10: £37.30

Lt Frank de Mouilpied Lainé’s (66p) brother, 2nd Lt Thomas de Jersey Lainé, was one of those left behind in France but sadly has no known grave. The brothers were in the RGLI and involved in its first major battle, Cambrai, where the Regiment’s numbers were decimated.

The men faced another major battle at Lys and suffered devastating casualties once more. The Battalion was finished as a fighting force. Frank died in 1922 as a result of injuries he sustained in action. He was awarded the Military Cross for exemplary gallantry.

Ada’s cousin, Private Latimer Le Poidevin (83p), fought alongside the Lainé brothers and Yves Cataroche. On his return, he set down his experiences in a remarkably accurate notebook and then never spoke of them again.

Prestige Booklet: £14.92

Date of issue Designer

11 November 2014 Charlotte Barnes

41p Stamp: Pte Yves Cataroche

Printer

BDT International

Values

41p, 54p, 55p, 66p, 74p, 83p

54p Stamp: Major George Le Page

Offset Lithography

55p Stamp: Dorothy Nicolls

40.64mm deep x 36.85mm wide

66p Stamp: Lt Frank Lainé

Process Stamp size Paper Sheets Perforation Cylinder

110gsm unwatermarked PVA adhesive 10 14 x 15

74p Stamp: Ada Le Poidevin 83p Stamp: Pte Latimer Le Poidevin

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First Birthday of Prince George CURRENT ISSUE: Se-tenant pair: £1.10 Issue date: 22nd July 2014

55p - The Monarch and three future heirs to the throne; The Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George.

55p - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George.

Sheet of 10 £5.5 0

First Day Cover £2.30

Presentation Pack £2.00

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Marine Life II: Crustaceans CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.73 Issue date: 30th July 2014

41p - The Edible Crab (Chancre) 54p - Lobster 55p - Velvet Swimming Crab 66p - Hermit Crab 74p - Squat Lobster 83p - Spider Crab £3 - Anemone Shrimp

Sheets of 10 £37.30

Miniature Sheet £3.00

Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.93 - First Day Cover Miniature Sheet £4.20 Presentation Pack Stamps £4.63 Presentation Pack Miniature Sheet £3.90

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The Life of Ian Fleming CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.73 Issue date: 30th July 2014 41p - Naval Intelligence 54p - A Man of the World 55p - Jamaica 66p - Family Man 74p - Creater of James Bond 83p - Journalist £3 - Motor Enthusiast

Sheets of 10 £37.30

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Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.93 - First Day Cover Miniature Sheet £4.20 Presentation Pack Stamps £4.63 - Presentation Pack Miniature Sheet £3.90 Limited Edition Imperforate Press Sheet: SOLD OUT Limited Edition Gold Foil Miniature Sheet £95.00: Please see Collectables Section

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Love the Bailiwick CURRENT ISSUE: Set of ten stamps: £4.80 Issue date: 30th July 2014

UK Booklet of 10 £5.50

GY Booklet of 10 £4.10

Presentation Pack £5.70

Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £6.00 GY Booklet of 100 £41.00 - UK Booklet of 100 £55.00

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Europa: National Music Instruments CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.61 Issue date: 8th May 2014

40p Stamp: Keys 53p Stamp: Tuning Pegs 55p Stamp: Drone Strings 63p Stamp: Rosined Wheel 71p Stamp: Turning Handle (Crank) 79p Stamp: Chifournie

Presentation Pa ck £4.51 See and hear the Chifournie being played by downloading the Sepac App from the App store and hover your smart phone or tablet over your stamps or souvenir sheet.

Souvenir Sheet £3.61 Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.81 - First Day Cover Souvenir Sheet £4.81 Presentation Pack Stamps £4.51 - Sheets of 10 £36.10

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Sepac: 50 Years of Britain in Bloom CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.73 Issue date: 28th May 2014

GY Letter: St Peter Port Marina GY Large Letter: White House View, Herm UK Letter: Mermaid Tavern, Herm INT Letter 20g: St Pierre du Bois UK Large Letter: St Martins Church INT Letter 40g: Albion Tavern, St Peter Port

Sheets of 10 £36.10

Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.93 - Presentation Pack Stamps £4.63

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Alderney’s Final Panel of the Bayeux Tapestry CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.61 Issue date: 28th May 2014

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Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.81 - First Day Cover Cotton Miniature Sheet £3.00 Presentation Pack Stamps £4.51 - Presentation Pack Cotton Miniature Sheet £3.90 Prestige Booklet £14.44 - Sheets of 10 £36.10

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Postcrossing CURRENT ISSUE: Single stamp: £0.66 Issue date: 28th May 2014

Paulo Magalhães started the Postcrossing project in 2005. Paulo loved to receive postcards from friends and family across the globe and wanted to receive even more postcards from other countries too. He came up with the idea of connecting people worldwide through postcards.

After just a few days people were already signing up to the website to take part. The hobby has had tremendous success and now, several years over 20million postcards have been exchanged via Postcrossing.

0.50 Postcard £

Also available: Postcard with cancelled stamp £1.16 - Postcrossing Maxi Card £1.16

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Year of the Horse 2014 CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.61 Issue date: 8th January 2014

Sheets of 10 £36.10

Souvenir Sheet £3.61 Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.81 - First Day Cover Souvenir Sheet £4.81 Presentation Pack Stamps £4.51 Limited Edition Uncut Press Sheet £23.00: Please see Collectables Section Limited Edition Gold Foil Souvenir Sheet £95.00: Please see Collectables Section

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Endangered Species: Sumatran Orangutan CURRENT ISSUE: Miniature Sheet: £3.00 Issue date: 12th February2014

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Alderney Ladybirds CURRENT ISSUE: Set of six stamps: £3.61 Issue date: 12th February 2014

Sheets of 10 £36.10

Also available: First Day Cover Stamps £4.81 - First Day Cover Souvenir Sheet £4.81 Presentation Pack Stamps £4.51 - Souvenir Sheet £3.61

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Soon to be Withdrawn PREVIOUS ISSUES: First Day Covers to be withdrawn on 31st December 2014

.16 Cover £5 First Day

First Day C over £5.16

r £4.81 First Day Cove

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COLLECTABLES Two very special LIMITED EDITION products for the Year of the Horse and The Life of Ian Fleming Year of the Horse 2014 Limited Edition Uncut 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.

Foil Gold 0 n o i t i £95.0 ed Ed Limit nir Sheet e Souv

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.

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TOCK S W LO hese on t s 3 item The Life of Ian Fleming 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.

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the Ian Fleming Estate.

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COLLECTABLES

Guernsey Banknote Album £34.00

Guernsey Mint Banknotes £1 Notes to £50 Notes available 2014 Yearbook £62.84

A beautiful hardback book containing all stamps, souvenir and miniature sheets of 2014 for Guernsey and Alderney.

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

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 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.

Size of prints: 297mm wide x 210mm deep

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NEW ISSUES AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2015

2015 STAMP PROGRAMME

GUERNSEY

22 JANUARY 2015 THE LIFE OF WINSTON CHURCHILL 28 JANUARY 2015 LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE GOAT 2015 1 MAY 2015 EUROPA: OLD TOYS

YEAR OF THE GOAT

1 MAY 2015 70th ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION 1 MAY 2015 175th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PENNY BLACK 22 JULY 2015 SEPAC: CULTURE 22 JULY 2015 SARK’S 450th ANNIVERSARY AS A FIEF OF THE CROWN 6 NOVEMBER 2015 GUERNSEY CHRISTMAS STAMPS 11 NOVEMBER 2015 STORIES FROM THE GREAT WAR: PART 2

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Images for Winston Churchill not available at this time.

Year of the Goat and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland subject to Royal approval.

ALDERNEY 5 FEBRUARY 2015 ALDERNEY - ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND 1 MAY 2015 ALDERNEY - FLORA AND FAUNA 22 JULY 2015 ALDERNEY - FORTS 16 SEPTEMBER 2015 ALDERNEY - HER MAJESTY THE LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH 6 NOVEMBER 2015 ALDERNEY - CHRISTMAS STAMPS

The Royal Philatelic Society If you wish to join or find out more contact: John Triggs Email: jtriggs@cwgsy.net Tel: 01481 725847 Channel Islands Specialists Society

Anyone wishing to join the CISS, buy one of the Society’s excellent publications, or find out more, should write to: Moira Edwards 86 Hall Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7RQ www.ciss1950.org.uk

10 NOVEMBER 2015 ALDERNEY - 70th ANNIVERSARY OF HOMECOMING

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