Isle of Man Stamps & Coins News 160 by Isle of Man Stamps & Coins

NEWS Issue Number 160

Spring 2018

In this issue... Harry & Meghan – A Celebration • Year of Our Island • The Manx International Scooter Rally Great British Motorcycles • The launch of Isle of Man Banknotes • Highlights from our collections • A glimpse at our future issues and much more…

Welcome to our Spring 2018 Newsletter Dear Friends, Welcome to our latest edition of Stamps & Coins News. It is with pleasure that I talk to you a little about our latest issues which feature in this edition. The Year of Our Island stamp issue is particularly special as we support the Island wide initiative to celebrate all that is good about our Island home. It’s very easy sometimes to only reflect on things that don’t work for one reason or another, but through our stamp issues, you, like me, have a unique insight into the terrific achievements of our small nation since the establishment of Tynwald in 979. The aims of the project are to not only recognise “our differences that make the difference” but also to celebrate and commemorate the contribution that Manx men and women have made far beyond our shores. These sentiments shine through many of our collections for 2018. The Island continues to welcome enthusiasts from all parts of the globe to experience first-hand our motorsport activities. When I was growing up we had TT week and then Scooter Week followed soon after, it is therefore great to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the International Scooter Rally with a new set of stamps and we look forward to welcoming the enthusiasts back in June. The sight of so many scooters, many expressing their owners’ personality through customised modifications is something I’m certainly looking forward to. On the 3rd April 2018 we introduced a new price guide for postal services and I have extracted some of the rates to give you an insight into the postal requirements for the values which will feature on our issues up to February 2019. I hope you will find this both useful and interesting. Maxine Cannon, General Manager, Isle of Man Stamps & Coins

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News Highlights The Royal Air Force flies into the Isle Of Man to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary In conjunction with the 100th year anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Isle of Man Post Office organised a meet and greet session. The event was attended by representatives of the Isle of Man RAF Air Cadets and Isle of Man RAF Association, as well as pilots from RAF Valley who landed at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man, in two RAF aircraft - Hawk T2 - specifically for the event. A spokesperson from RAF Valley said, “We were very honoured by the Isle of Man Post Office to attend this event which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the RAF. The RAF and the Fleet Air Arm have had a long association with the Isle of Man, so it is great to be here to offer our support and meet His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, local RAFA members and Air Cadets.”

Isle of Man Post Office pays tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking On the news of the passing of Professor Stephen Hawking on Wednesday 14th March, Isle of Man Post Office offered its sincere condolences to his family and friends and to Elizabeth Forrester (Executive Director) and the Trustees of The Stephen Hawking Foundation. IOMPO also reflected with pride, the honour and privilege it felt to be chosen by The Stephen Hawking Foundation to record his life’s work on postage stamps in July 2016. On seeing the final set of stamps, which hung on his living room wall, Professor Hawking said: “Much of my life’s work has been to encourage young people in the study of cosmology and astrophysics and to help inspire them to better understand our universe and beyond. I hope that this unique set of stamps goes some way towards achieving this.”

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi - Dress Charity Auction In conjunction with the International Women’s Day 2018 themed ‘Press for Progress’, the Isle of Man Post Office and the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group announced that they will be auctioning a Preen by Thornton Bregazzi dress to celebrate women’s collective success and raise funds for the charity. The Finella dress which is also featured on the Preen 1st Class Stamp, was modelled by actress Samantha Barks in New York who said, “I have had the most fun wearing this beautiful red dress by Preen. Good luck to everyone taking part in the auction and I hope we are able to raise a lot of funds for the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group, a vital charity that does impactful and admirable work to improve the breast cancer service on the Isle of Man.” For more details about the auction please visit our website, www.iompost.com/preenauction 3

New Collection Issue Date: 28.3.18

Isle of Man Post Office congratulates HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle on their royal engagement. To celebrate this special occasion we present a set of two stamps featuring the happy couple.

Austin Mutti-Mewse writes… Prince Harry 33, is known to be “thrilled” to be marrying Ms Markle the US actress 36, after an eighteen-month romance. The union was officially announced with a photo call within the sunken garden, a favourite haven of his late mother HRH Princess Diana of Wales, at the couple’s new home of Kensington Palace. The Palace was also the location for the Prince’s proposal, at his Nottingham Cottage home nestled in the Palace grounds. Ms Markle said the moment was “just amazing” and “so sweet and natural and very romantic.” Ms Markle’s three-diamond engagement ring set on a band of gold was made by Her Majesty The Queen’s Court Jeweller, Cleave & Company and designed by Prince Harry himself, using two stones which belonged to Princess Diana. At the centre is a diamond from Botswana, a country that holds a special significance for the Prince who has made numerous visits to the country since boyhood. Prince Harry will have a pivotal role within the Commonwealth, and both he and Meghan are interested in making it more relevant to younger people. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are “delighted” for their grandson and his bride-tobe, and “wish them every happiness together.” Both Prince Harry’s older brother The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge are “very excited for the couple.” The Prime Minister Mrs Theresa May offered the couple her “warmest congratulations.”

Ms Markle’s father and mother issued a joint statement wishing the couple “a lifetime of happiness,” adding “we are so incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry.” As one royal insider put it, making reference to Ms Markle’s beginnings in Hollywood, and the signature tune of American crooner Frank Sinatra, this royal couple will execute arrangements in the run up to their wedding day on Saturday 19th May “their way.” Whether it be the choice of banana, a favourite fruit of the couple, as an ingredient for the wedding cake or the eclectic guest list for the day itself, or an invite from The Queen to join her and the Royal Family at Sandringham this Christmas, there is certain to be a break from tradition. Fifth in line to the throne, Prince Harry has been dating Ms Markle, known widely for her leading role in the US television drama ‘Suits’, since July 2016. Prince Harry asked Ms Markle’s father’s permission to marry in the summer of 2017. Prince Harry and Ms Markle will marry at the momentous St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, just as his uncle the Earl of Wessex did in 1999. The Chapel is one of the most hallowed shrines of the British monarchy; within its walls great kings are buried, including Prince Harry’s great-great grandfather George V, his great grandparents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Her Majesty’s beloved parents. The wedding ceremony will take place in front of a backdrop of sublime examples of heraldic art which date back centuries.

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Set Mint WF31 CTO WF81 £3.75 Presentation Pack WF41 £4.50 First Day Cover WF91 £4.45 Imperforate Sheet (limited edition of 500) WF68 £20.00

TECHNICAL DETAILS Images:............................................ Arthur Edwards MBE Text:.................................................... Austin Mutti-Mewse Design:..............................................................EJC Design Printer:............................................................ Lowe Martin Stamp Size:......................................................... 40 x 30mm Colours:................................................................................4

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Engagement Sheetlet Mint WF64 CTO WF65 £7.50 Wedding Day Sheetlet (Available Mid-June) WF69 CTO WF70 £7.50 Sheet Set Mint WF66 CTO WF67 £75.00 (Not illustrated) Process:.................................................. Offset Lithography Perforations:.......................................................14 per 2cms Paper:............................................. 110 gms PVA Gummed No. of Stamps:.....................................................................2 Format:.............................................................. Sheets of 20 Issue Date:................................................28th March 2018

New Collection

Issue Date: 10.04.18

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this issue of ten stamps to mark a very special year in which we celebrate ‘our Island’ as a special place to live and work. Year of Our Island 2018 was inspired and informed by the recent UNESCO World Biosphere status awarded to the Island in 2016. Our ‘man and the biosphere’ status celebrates our living land and seascape, and the people living and working within, enjoying and supporting that environment. It is about balancing a vibrant community, valued environment and resilient economy, and remaining a special place for people and nature.

Chairman of Year of Our Island, Minister for Policy and Reform, Chris Thomas MHK (Member of the House of Keys) writes: ‘We know that our Island is a special place for people and nature and that was recognised by UNESCO which designated the Isle of Man as the first ever islandnation in its entirety to be awarded the status of world biosphere region. This year, 2018, will bring opportunities for us to value not only our environment but also our culture, heritage and community, and to remind ourselves how these enhance our quality of life and our health and well-being.

Simon Park Isle of Man-based professional photographer Simon Park has spent nearly 40 years photographing the Island and we have selected images that we hope convey the variety of experiences and contrasting scenery that Manx residents have at their disposal: the ten images range from ancient stones to sports festivals. The Stamps Ist Class Values: Walkers above Fleshwick; TT Fireworks and Lights; Port Erin Sandcastles; Manx Telecom Parish Walk; Michael Starkey Painting, Sulby.

EU Values: Niarbyl Coast; Skeddan Jiarg Dance Group; ‘It is also an opportunity for us to take care of our environment and our community by ensuring the impact Sunset at Peel; The Lonan Cross; Niarbyl Cottage. we have on our Island is positive. The Niarbyl Coast stamp is our contribution to the SEPAC (Small European Postal Administrations ‘This year is about championing existing events, Cooperation) ‘Spectacular Views’ project for 2018. activities and the sense of community that already exists on our Island, encouraging people to explore more, do more and share more. We want people to make the most of the things that already exist, whether it’s visiting our striking glens and beaches, joining in with our community groups, taking part in sporting and cultural events or volunteering time to maintain, support or enhance our natural and built environment’ The Isle of Man has much to be proud of and this year is an opportunity to celebrate the many positive aspects of living and working on our Island. To find out more visit ourisland.im 6

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Set (1st x 5 and EU x 5) Mint WG31 CTO WG81 £6.75 Presentation Pack WG41 £7.50 First Day Cover WG91 £7.45

Technical details

Photography: .....................................................................Simon Park Design: ......................................................... Isle of Man Advertising Text: ..............................................Chris Thomas MHK, Simon Park Printer: .........................................................................................Cartor Format: ..........................................................2 Sheets of 25 Stamps Process: ................................................................Offset Lithography

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Sheet Set Mint WG66 CTO WG67 £33.75 Self Adhesive Pane (Not illustrated) Mint WG32 CTO WG82 £2.60 Self Adhesive Booklet Mint WG71 CTO WG72 £5.20

Colours: ..................................................................................................4 Paper: .............................................................110gms PVA Gummed Perforations: ....................................................................14 per 2cms Stamp Size: ................................................................ 31.7 x 31.7mm No. of Stamps: .................................................................................. 10 Date of Issue: ........................................................... 10th April 2018 7

New Collection Issue Date: 10.05.18

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to recognise the sporting and cultural significance of scootering on the Isle of Man while marking the 60th anniversary of the first Manx International Motor Scooter Rally. Our stamps feature eight aspects of this remarkable and multi-faceted festival. The story is described by author of Scooter Mania!, Steve Jackson… The first post-war scooter rally is believed to have taken place in 1948, essentially a camping trip in France organised by the Corgi Club. The scooter boom of the early 1950s, inspired by a cheap and accessible form of mobility, led to the formation of several clubs, openly encouraged by the Italian manufacturers. In 1952, Vespa held a rally in Bristol followed by a national rally in Brighton the following year. In 1955, the Lambretta clubs staged their first rally, by which time rallies in all the main towns and cities of the UK had become a regular event. The idea of an Isle of Man scooter rally first appeared in the Isle of Man Examiner on 26th October 1956. Mr JM Cain, candidate for East Douglas in the forthcoming election, made the suggestion, along with postponing the TT motorcycle race week until later in June, and the setting up of a commission to look at travel to and from the Island with a view to increasing the numbers of visitors. He believed that a scooter rally would be a big attraction, because of the opportunity to compete over the TT course, and that it would give all the entertainments a full two weeks of trade. He also suggested the revival of the Highland Gathering, which had been successful before the war. After the success of the inaugural Isle of Man National Scooter Rally, MHK JM Cain led a delegation on behalf of the IOM Tourist Board to visit Germany and Austria with a view to expanding the event on the lines of similar rallies in Europe. As a result, the event went international, for which Lambretta organised a publicity display on the Island. Former TT rider and Motorcycling Road Champion Freddie Frith was amongst the competitors. The event grew in size and stature, attracting competitors from as far afield as Rhodesia, Czechoslovakia, India, Sweden and Italy. In addition to the gruelling endurance events over the TT course, closed road racing was added by 1960, along with hill climbs, scrambling events and circuit racing. The Rally was also complemented by fun and games at Onchan Park alongside Concours D’Elegance competitions and glamour events such as the crowning of the Rally’s Scooter Girl. 8

It has to be said that female riders were also involved in the competitive events, one of the most successful being Elizabeth Smollen from Poland. In 1963, TT rider Eddie Crooks entered the fray in the year that his wife Pauline was crowned Scooter Girl. In 1965, Vespa and Lambretta returned to the fold, leading to a record number of competitors and spectators, including an elevenstrong team from Sweden. The event was cancelled in 1966 due to the seamen’s strike, but was back in ‘67 with Geoff Duke waving off the Manx 400 event around the TT course, and the instigation of a night trial and the Ramsey Sprint along the promenade. The peak of the event’s popularity was 1968, with the sand racing on Douglas beach attracting huge crowds. Major changes to the structure of the Rally took place in 1970 and in 1971, Bill Quayle, chairman of the IOM Tourist Board, declared the event as ‘the most important cog in the mosaic of Manx tourism,’ although the organisers of the TT may have disagreed! The turn of the decade saw the arrival of amateur teams that had tuned their own machines, increasing the stature of the out and out racing events, leading to fierce competition and accusations of ‘professionalism’ by some local competitors competing on stock machines. By 1973, records were being smashed and the Rally had now become a real speed event, with results now counting towards the Federation of British Scooter Clubs National Championships. Neville Frost smashed the six minute barrier for the Druidale circuit by nearly 11 seconds. As the popularity of scooters declined in the early 1970s, light motorcycles were invited to join the event in order to bolster the numbers in 1974. Unbeknown to competitors, the Rally held between the 11th and 18th September 1976 was to be their last. The Druidale circuit record was retained by a scooter, despite the introduction of motorcycles in 1974. The decision to end the event was taken later in the year, as it was decided to end the event on a high, despite a petition held by would-be competitors.

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In 1981, following trouble at scooterist gatherings in the UK, the Isle of Man Executive Council called an emergency meeting and imposed a ban on scooters coming on to the Island, with the Steam Packet Company and Sealink being told not to embark any scooters without Manx registrations. The restrictions of visiting scooters, certainly in large groups, remained in force until 2002. The Isle of Man Scooter Rally has now been revived as a bi-annual social event, still drawing crowds of scooterists of all ages; long may it continue.

A Set Mint WH31 CTO WH81 £7.90 B Presentation Pack WH41 £8.65 C First Day Cover WH91 £8.60

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Text: .................................................................Steve Jackson Design: ...............................................EJC Design & Paul Ford Printer: .......................................................................... Cartor Process: .....................................................Offset Lithography Colours: ............................................................4 plus metallic Paper: .................................................110 gms PVA gummed

D Sheet Set Mint WH66 WG67 £158.00 E Special Sheetlet Mint WH64 CTO WH65 £7.90 F Framed Stamp Set WH50 £29.99 Perforations: ....................................................... 14 per 2cms Stamp size: .....................................................40mm x 40mm No. of Stamps: ...................................................................... 8 Format: ...............................................................Sheets of 16 Date of Issue: .................................................. 10th May 2018 9

New Collection Issue Date: 17.05.18

The Isle of Man TT course has been recognised as the sternest test for machine and rider in motorsport for more than one hundred years. Throughout this time the cream of British engineers and manufacturers have showcased their innovative work and proved its resilience. Our stamp issue focuses on these ground-breaking engines with the paintings of Graham Crowley in combination with archive imagery from Mortons Media. David Wright narrates the story…

AJS Supercharged V-four 500cc - 1939

Zenith Gradua Model C - 1920

By the mid-1930s, popular opinion was that the dominance of racing by single-cylinder machines would soon end and that the future lay with multi-cylinder racers. AJS produced a four-cylinder, supercharged, air-cooled V-four for 1936 and by 1939 had developed it into this water-cooled version that also came with plunger rear suspension. A fine piece of engineering which developed some 55bhp, it was handicapped by being the heaviest bike on the grids of the few events it contested.

The Zenith Gradua was an elegant model from the ‘flattank’ era of motorcycle design. Like the products of many small manufacturers, it was fitted with a JAP engine from London makers J.A. Prestwich. In this case it was their 654cc V-twin, side-valve unit. The term Gradua related to the fitment in Zenith early days of a form of belt-drive transmission that allowed variation in the gearing. This gave the marque an advantage over other makes that were generally fitted with a fixed gear. Zenith and JAP combined in later years to achieve competition success at Brooklands, and also broke the world’s outright motorcycle speed record at 150mph. Excelsior Manxman 500cc - 1936 Excelsior were strong supporters of racing in the 1930s and in the middle of the decade produced ‘Manxman’ models with 250, 350 and 500cc overhead camshaft engines, for use on the track and as fast roadsters. As usual in racing, the company’s ‘works’ models were at the forefront of development and for 1936 the 500 shown here came with redesigned valve-gear incorporating a four-valve layout driven by the marque’s customary vertical shaft and bevels, and utilising twin exhaust ports. It was built in very small numbers, although production ‘Manxman’ racers were plentiful and were still being used into the early 1950s. Douglas Twin - 1937 A flat twin-cylinder engine mounted fore and aft in the frame, plus a large outside flywheel, were distinguishing features of Douglas motorcycles for some 30 years. They helped to earn the company success on road and track, including a double Isle of Man TT victory in 1923 in both solo and sidecar classes. This 600cc model of 1937 was of conventional design for its time, with rigid frame, girder front-forks, drum brakes and four-speed gearbox. It appeared towards the end of production of the fore and aft engine, which was replaced by an across the frame flat twin power unit of more modern design.

Thoughts of a post-war racing future for the AJS-four were hit by the decision of the International Motorcycling Federation to ban supercharging in 1946. Vincent HRD 1000cc - 1949 In the late 1940s, the man who wanted the world’s fastest motorcycle chose a 1000cc twin-cylinder Vincent ‘Rapide’ or ‘Black Shadow.’ Exceptionally well-engineered, with many individual design features, the ‘Rapide’ delivered 45bhp and the slightly higher-tuned ‘Black Shadow’ gave 55bhp. Capable of prodigious mileage, the handsome V-twin alloy engine was also responsive to further tuning and was used for speed record-breaking, sprinting and racing. Vincent’s engineering excellence came at a price, with their Twins costing almost twice as much as a big Triumph or Norton in 1949. With production costs increasing in the early 1950s and demand falling, Vincent Engineers (Stevenage) Ltd ceased building motorcycles at the end of 1955. Norton ‘Manx’ 40M - 1961 A true icon from the world of motorcycle racing, the ‘Manx’ model derived from Norton’s first single-cylinder, overhead camshaft engines of the late 1920s. Powering racers in 350 and 500cc forms, they were painstakingly developed down the years to provide advancements such as increased power, better handling and improved braking and were at the forefront of world racing for several decades. Eventually outpaced by multi-cylinder machines in the mid1950s, the ‘Manx’ continued to fill the majority of race grids, long after Norton ceased building it at the end of 1962. Today, the legend of the ‘Manx’ lives on in the many replica machines contesting the Classic racing scene.

A Set Mint WI31 CTO WI81 £6.24

B Presentation Pack WI41 £6.99 C First Day Cover WI91 £6.94

D Sheet Set Mint WI68 CTO WI69 £24.96

TECHNICAL DETAILS Paintings: ........................................................................... Graham Crowley Images:.................................................................................. Mortons Archive Design:................................................ David Bloomfield, EJC Design Text:.....................................................................................................David Wright Printer:................................................................................................Lowe Martin Stamp Size:.....................................................................................32 x 32mm Colours:.......................................................................................................................... 4

Process:.............................................................................Offset Lithography Perforations:................................................................................ 14 per 2cms Paper:.................................................................. 110 gms PVA Gummed No. of Stamps:....................................................................................................12 Format:............................................................................................ Sheets of 48 Issue Date:............................................................................ 17th May 2018 11

COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS

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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi – Large Framed Stamp Collection. Have a favourite? Now available is an enlarged print of the images which were commissioned exclusively for this collection. Measuring Width: 33.5cm, Height: 35.5cm, Depth: 3cm, these striking images are beautifully presented in a black wood frame and include a Mint stamp relating to the design. A perfect gift idea for any lover of fashion or the incredible works of Preen. A WC10 £37.50

D WC13 £37.50

B WC11 £37.50

E WC14 £37.50

C WC12 £37.50

F WC15 £37.50

100 Years of the Royal Air Force Framed Stamp Set Mint This premium collectable features the eight mint stamp collection from the 100 Years of the Royal Air Force issue, beautifully mounted and framed in a black wood frame, ready for you to hang on your wall. WB50 £29.99

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Harry & Meghan Imperforate Mint Sheetlet This special sheet of stamps taken from the Harry & Meghan – A Celebration collection, does not hold perforations or roulettes, making it a unique and rare product to add to your collection. There is a limited edition of only 500 copies available, and each sheetlet will be individually numbered. Included is a certificate of authenticity contained within a protective folder, worthy of a royal collectable. WF68 £20.00

Isle of Man International Scooter Rally Framed Stamp Set Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Isle of Man International Scooter Rally with this wonderful framed stamp set. Featuring the fun, vibrant and iconic symbols of the 1960s this truly is a must have gift for any scooter enthusiast! WH50 £29.99

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ISLE OF MAN BANKNOTES Isle of Man Post Office is delighted to announce that we are now able to offer a highly sought after, mint and uncirculated collection of Isle of Man Banknotes. These are now available to purchase from us as a selected provider by the Isle of Man Treasury.

In 1961 the note issue licences of all the commercial banks on the Isle of Man were revoked in preparation for the introduction of the Isle of Man government’s own note issue. All commercial bank notes were withdrawn and cancelled, but given the exceptional and long experience of note issue on the Island, the Isle of Man Bank were subsequently appointed to manage the Manx government’s notes. Today the Isle of Man Bank continues to assist and advise the government’s Treasury on matters of note issue, including monitoring circulation, holding reserves, sorting notes for ATMs across the Island and destroying old and unfit notes. This is the first time that Isle of Man Banknotes have been made available for sale in a Mint condition from us. When you purchase a banknote, you can expect an uncirculated note, presented to you in a wallet to ensure you receive your purchase in the most pristine condition possible. A Mint 1 Pound Note AI12 £5.00 B Mint 5 Pound Note AI13 £11.00 C Mint 10 Pound Note AI14 £20.00 D 1 Pound Note 10 Units AI23 £32.50 (not illustrated) E 5 Pound Note 10 Units AI24 £90.00 (not illustrated) F Mint 20 Pound Note AI25 £37.50 A

G Mint 50 Pound Note AI26 £77.50

* Please note that these images include security watermarks to avoid unauthorised reproduction. This feature will not be present on any purchase of banknotes. 15

Collections Stock List FREE DELIVERY WORLDWIDE NO QUIBBLE RETURNS POLICY 16

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 17.05.18 MINT CTO PRICE Great British Motorcycles Issued 17.05.18 Set (1st x 12) WI31 WI81 £6.24 Presentation Pack WI41 - £6.99 First Day Cover - W191 £6.94 Sheet Set WI68 WI69 £24.96 Manx International Scooter Rally Issued 10.05.18 Set (1st x 2, EU x 2, £1.00, ROW x 3) WH31 WH81 7.90 Presentation Pack WH41 - £8.65 First Day Cover - WH91 £8.60 Sheet Set WH66 WH67 £158.00 Special Sheetlet WH64 WH65 £7.90 Framed Stamp Set WH50 - £29.99 Year of Our Island Issued 10.04.18 Set (1st x 5 and EU x 5) WG31 WG81 £6.75 Presentation Pack WG41 - £7.50 First Day Cover - WG91 £7.45 Sheet Set WG66 WG67 £33.75 Self Adhesive Pane WG32 WG82 £2.60 Self Adhesive Booklet WG71 WG72 £5.20 Harry & Meghan – A Celebration Issued 28.03.18 Set £1.75 and £2.00 WF31 WF81 £3.75 Presentation Pack WF41 - £4.50 First Day Cover - WF91 £4.45 Sheet Set WF66 WF67 £75.00 Engagement Sheetlet WF64 WF65 £7.50 Imperforate Sheet (limited edition of 500) WF68 £20.00 Wedding Day Sheetlet (Available mid-June) WF69 WF70 £7.50 Standing Order Dispatch Date: 14.02.18 The Film Adaptations of Hall Caine Set 1st x2, EU, 98p, ROW, £1.50 (Sheets of 20) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Year of the Dog Set £1.50 and £2.00 (Sheets of 20) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Set 1st, EU, £1.00, ROW, £1.57, £1.86 (Sheets of 20) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Framed Stamp Set 100 Years of the Royal Air Force Set 1st x2, EU x2, £1.00 x2, ROW x 2 (Sheets of 20) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Prestige Booklet Self Adhesive Pane Commemorative Sheetlet and Folder RAF Stamp Cards Framed Stamp Set Uncut Self Adhesive Printers Sheet Manx Tholtans by Ray Kelly Set 20p, 1st, EU, ROW, £1.74, £2.08 (Sheets of 15) Presentation Pack First Day Cover

MINT CTO PRICE

Issued 14.02.18 WE31 WE41 -

WE81 £5.52 - £6.27 WE91 £6.22 Issued 08.02.18 WD31 WD81 £3.50 WD41 - £4.25 - WD91 £4.20 Issued 01.02.18 WC31 WC41 - WC50

WC81 £7.00 - £7.75 WC91 £7.70 - £29.99 Issued 15.01.18

WB31 WB41 - WB71 WB36 WB64 WB39 WB50 WB43

WB81 £7.14 - £7.89 WB91 £7.84 WB72 £14.28 WB37 £7.14 WB65 £14.28 - £7.50 - £29.99 - £60.00 Issued 05.01.18

WA31 - -

WA81 WA41 WA91

£6.59 £7.34 £7.29

To order call +44 (0)1624 698430, email stamps@iompost.com or visit www.iomstamps.com

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 19.10.17 MINT CTO PRICE Twelve Days of Christmas by Catherine Rowe Issued 19.10.17 Set 12 x 1st (Sheets of 48) VP31 VP81 £5.64 Presentation Pack VP41 - £6.39 First Day Cover - VP91 £6.34 Sheetlet in folder VP64 VP65 £5.64 Sheet (Sheet of 48) VP66 VP67 £22.56 Self Adhesive Set 12 x 1st VP32 VP82 £5.64 Self Adhesive Sheet (Sheet of 48) VP35 VP36 £22.56 Manx Cats by Lesley Anne Ivory Issued 10.10.17 Set 47p, £1.30, £1.57, £3.68 (Sheets of 20) VO31 VO81 £7.02 Presentation Pack VO41 - £7.77 First Day Cover - VO91 £7.72 Bloodhound SSC Miniature Sheet Issued 22.09.17 Miniature Sheet (1 x £2.00, 1 x £2.50 stamps) VN25 VN75 £4.50 Presentation Pack VN42 - £5.25 First Day Cover - VN92 £5.20 First Day Cover signed by Wing Commander Andy Green - VN95 £25.00 SSC Newquay is Go Special Cover (public day postmark 28.10.17) - VN96 £10.00 SSC Newquay is Go Special Cover (VIP Day Postmark 26.10.2017) - VN97 £10.00 Invention and Innovation Dr John C Taylor Issued 13.09.17 Set 47p, 80p, £1.30, £1.47, £1.68, £1.86 (Sheets of 50) VM31 VM81 £7.58 Presentation Pack VM41 - £8.33 First Day Cover - VM91 £8.28 Prestige Booklet VM71 VM72 £15.16 S/A Pane VM36 VM37 £7.58 Invention and Innovation Album VM45 - £40.00

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 09.07.17 HM Queen & HRH Prince Philip Platinum Anniversary Set 1st, 80p 98p, £1.30, £1.86, £2.33 (Sheets of 10) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Coastal Birds of the Isle of Man by Jeremy Paul Set 47p, 80p, 98p, £1.18, £1.30, £1.94 (Sheets of 15) Presentation Pack First Day Cover HRH Prince Philip A Lifetime of Achievement Set 47p, 80p, 98p, £1.18, £1.30, £2.33 (Sheet of 3 Sets) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Sheet and Folder TT Winners Set 1st, EU, RoW, £2.50 (Sheets of 15) Presentation Pack First Day Cover Stampcards

MINT CTO PRICE

Issued 09.07.17 VL31 VL41 -

VL81 - VL91

£7.74 £8.49 £8.44

Issued 29.06.17 VK31 VK41 -

VK81 - VK91

£6.67 £7.42 £7.37

Issued 10.06.17 VJ31 VJ41 - VJ66

VJ81 £7.06 - £7.81 VJ91 £7.76 VJ67 £21.18 Issued 22.05.17 VI31 VI81 £5.07 VI41 - £5.82 - VI91 £5.77 VI39 - £2.50

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Albums and Pages Lindner Album Empty AZ04 £75.00 Lindner Blank Page AZ05 £2.50 Lindner First Day Cover Page (Holds 4 covers) AZ06 £3.50 Lindner Postcard Page (Holds 8 cards) AZ07 £3.50 Lindner Sheetlet Page, size (H 285 mm x W 230 mm) AZ08 £3.50 Lindner Stock Page AZ09 £3.50 Davo FDC Double Album AY05 £30.00 Davo FDC Album Pages (Pack of 10) AY06 £15.00 First Day Cover Album AZ01 £16.50 This exquisite navy blue album contains 20 pages to hold 40 Isle of Man Post Office First Day Covers, offering the protection and presentation serious collectors demand. Presentation Pack Binder (Empty) AZ03 £11.50 Newsletter Holder AY04 £8.50 Year Set Album AY07 £20.00

Lindner Year Pages 2017 2017m 2016 2016m 18

VR02 £24.00 VR03 £5.00 UQ02 £18.00 UQ03 £8.00

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Year Collections Yearbooks IOM Post Office Yearbook 2017 VR07 £97.50 IOM Post Office Yearbook 2016 UQ07 £92.50 Year Collection of Presentation Packs (including complimentary binder) 2017 VR04 £105.00 2016 UQ04 £100.00 Year Sets 2017 2016

VR12 £96.12 UQ12 £92.44

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A glimpse at our future issues 50th Year of 2001: A Space Odyssey Issue date: 14th June 2018 Isle of Man Post Office together with Glazier Design and Warner Bros are honoured to unveil a set of eight stamps marking the fiftieth anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s legendary movie ‘2001: A Space Odysssey’. This collection features iconic scenes from the movie along with some very special surprises! 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and all related characters and elements © &TM Turner Entertainment Co. (s18)

Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary Issue date: 30th June 2018 The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a set of six stamps featuring images chosen from an open photographic competition, which was undertaken in collaboration with Isle of Man Railways. This set showcases images which enthusiasts felt best represented the Manx Electric Railway.

General Data Protection Regulation In respect of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in to effect on 25th May 2018 we wish to take this opportunity to reassure our valued customers of our commitments to you. Please be assured that your data is your data and we will continue to do our upmost to secure and protect it. Our Privacy Statements and terms and conditions are available to view at www.iompost.com/privacy or contact the customer services team on +44 (0)1624 698430 or stamps@iompost.com, if you would like to receive a hard copy. Should you have any queries please contact the Isle of Man Post Office’s Data Protection Officer on +44 (0)1624 698485 or dpo@iompost.com.

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