Isle of Man Stamps & Coins News 179

Dear Friends,

It was with real sadness I heard the news on Manx Radio just after 6.30pm on the evening of 8th September that H M Queen Elizabeth II Lord of Mann had passed away. Like so many I will always remember the time and where I was…

The days that followed were a real mix of emotions and remembering events where the path of Isle of Man Stamps and Coins crossed with that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family.

At the same time there were a number of more immediate practical issues while considered and planned for which now had to be actioned. For instance all of our new issues from 14th September were put on hold as a mark of respect and in accordance with guidelines from Buckingham Palace.

As time went on the picture became clearer, our last new issue to feature the effigy of H M Queen Elizabeth II would be Manx Winter Scenes as they had been approved prior to her demise, I think this is very fitting as they feature local scenes somewhat reminiscent of the 7p Laxey Wheel stamp issued in our very first definitive set at the time of postal independence in July 1973.

We also had issues awaiting approval at the Palace which hadn’t completed the royal approval petition process, they will now be resubmitted with the new cypher of King Charles III, Lord of Mann. I think his

cypher is very elegant so hopefully by the start of 2023 we will be in a position to release our first issue of the Carolean era which is derived from Carolus – the Latin for Charles.

In closing, 2022 has seen postal tributes like David Bowie: Actor, which have taken many years to come to fruition. The highs of the Platinum Jubilee, the sense of pride in celebrating all things Manx through issues such as , Culture Vannin, The Creative Network, Michael Sandle, Cregneash, y Balley Ain and so on…but without you, our much valued collector, none of it would be possible. So from the entire team at Isle of Man Post Office a heartfelt thanks and all good wishes to you and your family for the Festive Season.

Maxine Cannon, General Manager, Isle of Man Stamps & Coins

MANX WINTER CONCLUDES USE OF THE CYPHER OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II LORD OF MANN

We are delighted to release our festive issue for 2022 entitled Manx Winter by local artist Julia Ashby Smyth. This beautifully presented collection shares 6 distinctively Manx and Celticinspired illustrations, portraying the transformation of our Island during the winter months as we welcome the festive season and Christmas time. How many of the locations do you recognise?

Julia commented “I am delighted and honoured that these watercolours have been chosen

for the new ‘winter’ issue. Inspired by captured moments, most often whilst out walking, bundled up in layers of wool, the cold air nipping at my nose, these scenes bring back many happy memories. The Agneash image, for instance, was painted after a very happy day sledging down snowy slopes. I walked home through an entirely golden pink landscape, even the seagulls were pink. Winter light is exquisite, creating spectacular colours, deeply hued shadows and extraordinarily beautiful skies.”

This issue marks the final Isle of Man Stamp collection to be approved Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

WHAT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

The winners of our competition enjoyed a fun-filled Bowie evening on Friday, 7th October, when they attended the local premiere of the 2022 docufilm “Moonage Daydream”. The documentary explores David Bowie’s creative and musical journey with never-beforeseen footage. The documentary is currently receiving high ratings and praise from critics and viewers alike, so don’t miss the chance to see it!

We would like to thank the winners, our competition partners and those who participated in our competition.

EXCLUSIVE BOWIE ISSUE INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ONLINE.

Jonathan Barnbrook, a British graphic designer, filmmaker, and typographer designer, has made a series of videos detailing his design process for the “David Bowie: Actor” stamp collection. Within these Jonathan discusses David’s acting career, the need to include ‘Labyrinth’ in the collection, and his experience in creating the stamps. The videos provide a fascinating insight into the stamp design process and can be found on the official David Bowie Facebook and Instagram pages, iompost.com/Bowie, or our YouTube account @IOMstampsandcoins

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Isle of Man Post Office presents six of the most notorious and significant shipwrecks in the waters off the Isle of Man over a period of almost five-hundred years.

Adrian Corkill writes….

Many hundreds of ships have met their final fate around the coast of the Isle of Man. The Island’s central location in the Irish Sea and proximity to major shipping routes have been factors in centuries of losses.

Patache Sancta CatalinaThe Spanish Head Armada Wreck 1588 Folk tradition says a Spanish Armada galleon was wrecked in the south of the Island at Spanish Head. People native to Rushen parish are said to have certain Spanish features after survivors married local women, and even today the term ‘Spaniard’ is often heard as a colloquial term for a Manx person from Rushen. Even that most Manx of Manx things, the tail-less cat, is said to have its origins from one that scrambled ashore after the ship was wrecked. Recent research suggests that the vessel was the Sancta Catalina. A patache rather than a galleon, she was a fast and agile type of ship used primarily as a scouting vessel.

HMS Brig Racehorse - The Skerranes, Langness 14th December 1822

HMS Racehorse was bound for Douglas to collect the crew of the cutter Vigilant when she struck Langness. Two boats were launched from the Racehorse to seek local help. Despite rough seas, one local boat made several journeys to the wreck. However, on the final journey back to Castletown a large wave swamped the boat drowning five naval crew and three local men.

Sir William Hillary saw the importance of support for the families of lost rescuers. Such provisions became a pillar of a new national life saving institution in 1824, the forerunner of the RNLI.

Brig Lily - Kitterland in the Calf Sound 27th December 1852

The Lily, bound for southwest Africa, with a general cargo, including 61 tons of gunpowder, was caught off the Calf of Man in a storm and driven ashore on Kitterland in the Calf Sound killing five of her crew. Early the next day a salvage party observed smoke coming from the wreck. Carpenters cut a hole in the deck to extinguish the fire. As soon as air entered the hold there was a huge explosion which killed 29 men. People nearby thought that an earthquake had occurred.

During 1899 a Manxman, who had emigrated to America, confessed on his death bed, to leaving a candle burning on the Lily while attempting to loot the wreck before the salvage party arrived.

Barque Thorne - Port Jack, Onchan 25th January 1890

The Manx version of Whisky Galore! Heavy seas burst open the ship’s main hatch, and cargo, including whisky and brandy in casks, floated out. The police and customs officials were at hand to try and prevent pilfering, but many individuals still managed to obtain large quantities of spirits, leading to amazing scenes of public drunkenness.

Customs officers placed twenty casks of spirits in a cave to protect them from the plunderers, but people clambered down and drank from the casks. The officers caught them, kicked the cask over spilling the drink. But the plunderers just took off their seaboots, filled them with the spilt whisky, and carried on drinking!

Steamship Clan MacMaster - The Calf Sound 30th September 1923

During dense fog the Clan MacMaster struck the Thousla Rock in the Calf Sound whilst on a voyage from Glasgow for the Far East via Liverpool. She was carrying a general cargo consisting mainly of motorcars, sewing machines, machinery, coal and cotton.

She is the largest ship to have been wrecked on the Manx coast. Many homes in the south of the Isle of Man proudly owned a brand new Singer sewing machine after the wreck!

Steam Trawler CevicBallure, Ramsey 26th June 1927

At 3am the second engineer got into the small boat moored alongside the Cevic, to row ashore to collect four men. The rope attaching it to the trawler snapped, and he was cast adrift. His crew mates feared that he would be in great danger in the rough seas. They weighed anchor and attempted to reach the small boat, but failed and the Cevic ran aground on rocks below Ballure on Ramsey South Beach. The small boat narrowly missed being wrecked on the Carrick in Ramsey Bay and landed at Port Lewaigue. The wreck was a major attraction for tourists during that summer.

The Isle of Man is a special place for wildlife, both above and below water; with over 87% of its territory being marine. Under the waves, beyond the view of many, the topography, strong tidal currents and relatively clean waters has created a myriad of diverse marine habitats and species, many of which are as bright and colourful as their tropical counterparts.

The majority of our 160km coastline is rocky reef and this creates a beautiful underwater habitat, a marine forest. The kelp provides canopy cover anchoring to the rock with its holdfasts like trees in a Manx Glen. Beneath this are seaweeds and animals that grow on the stipe (stem) or hide amongst the fronds (leaves) as birds and other plants would inhabit on land. Lastly the understorey is made up of many more seaweeds and animals, such as sea urchins, sponges, sea squirts and starfish. Often the smaller cryptic species can be found hiding between the branching holdfast.

Away from the rocky coastline, often in deeper water, out of the reach of sunlight is the soft sediment habitats. Their hidden animals buried in the seabed only hint at what lies beneath, such as worms and molluscs. One such species, the ocean quahog, a bivalve mollusc, is one of the oldest lived animals on the planet, with one individual found to be 507 years old. This also provides habitat for two of our commercial species, King and Queen scallops who can be found resting on the sea floor.

Much research has been undertaken in Manx waters over the centuries by marine scientists including the famous Manxman Edward Forbes. Not forgetting the many scientists and students who studied at the Marine Biological Station in Port Erin, where much exploration and investigation has been undertaken over the lifetime of the lab. This has given us a good understanding of the marine life that can be found in Manx waters and the processes that shape them. This work has highlighted the diversity that these marine waters have to offer and the huge amount of life that they support, from the little to the large. From plankton, to anemones, snails, crabs, fish and our larger marine life such as basking sharks, cetaceans and seals.

Some of these species and habitats are of conservation significance, both nationally and internationally. They can provide nursery grounds and shelter for many species resulting in increased diversity and richness. Maerl, a calcified red seaweed,

is the favoured choice for settlement of Queen scallop spat and helps trap carbon.

Another carbon capturing species is seagrass, the only truly marine flowering plant. It’s even thought to sequester more carbon than some forest habitats. Whilst horse mussel reefs provide shelter for many juvenile species and their reef structures also helps lock away carbon.

Fortunately, many of these important habitats and species are protected through the Manx Wildlife Act and the 10 Marine Nature Reserves that surround our coastline. They cover 51.8% of our coastal waters (0-3nm) which equates to just over 10% of our total territorial waters.

Many of us have been lucky enough to witness some of our amazing marine life, such as our cetaceans or seals, but below the waves there are many more remarkable species to observe with their vast array of diversity and richness, as reflected in this set of stamps.

Jewel Anemone - Corynactis Viridis

These small but colourful anemones form large congregations on rocky walls and over hangs in areas of high tidal movement where they use their tentacles to catch organic particles in the water. One anemone has around 100 tentacles, each with a small round blob on the end. Although seen in orange upon the stamp, they come in a variety of colours including pink, yellow, purple, red, green and brown.

Queen Scallop (Queenie) - Aequipecten Opercularis

One of our five main commercial fishery species, this bivalve has two curved shells compared to the King scallop which has a curved lower shell and a flat top shell. They are also smaller and are more vigorous swimmers. Their shells are often covered by a sponge which is thought to benefit both parties. The sponge is less likely to be eaten by a predator and it helps to keep starfish off the queenie.

Cushion Starfish - Asterina phylactica

A small starfish found on the shore or shallow subtidal waters. It can grow up to 15mm across with five arms. They feed on dead plant and animal matter. Individuals are simultaneous hermaphrodites and during breeding season will form small aggregations of up to 10 individuals to ensure cross breeding. They then brood the eggs by laying over the top of them, remaining with the breeding aggregation until the eggs hatch.

Squat Lobster - Galathea Squamifera

They look like something between a crab and a lobster with their long flattened bodies and tucked under tails, generally hiding in crevices between rocks. This species is chestnut, red brown in colour with a greenish hint and red tipped spines. It can reach lengths of 65mm, with a carapace length up to 35mm. This species is thought to be mainly a filter feeder, eating suspended organic matter, but will also scavenge for food.

Violet Sea Slug - Edmundsella Pedata

There are several species of sea slugs found in Manx waters but few are as colourful as the violet sea slug or nudibranch, although the colours of other species do vary and can be bold, bright and beautiful. The violet sea slug is a common species in Manx waters. These small slugs feed on even smaller animals called hydroids that grow in colonies on seaweeds and rocks. Small Spotted Catshark (also known as the lesser spotted dogfish) - Scyliorhinus Canicula

This small shark species is commonly seen by divers around the Island.

It is greyish brown in colour with numerous dark spots and a white belly. Catsharks hunt at night, eating a variety of prey that includes crabs, bottom dwelling fish such as gobies, and small molluscs. Their empty egg cases often wash up on the shore and are commonly known as mermaids’ purses.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this set of six stamps showcasing our Island through beautiful wintery artwork by local artist Julia Ashby Smyth

Snow in the Isle of Man can be a magical thing. Often a whole winter can go by with no more than the odd ‘dusting on the tops’, and definitely not enough to get the sledge out for.

So when it does snow, our landscape is transformed; the light changes and sounds are altered. If it happens overnight, you wake to a different world.

Snowflakes drift through branches, carpeting glens; sunsets bounce off the glittering surface in a myriad of fantastical colours and crunchy footsteps mix with the laughter of adults and children alike.

Impossibly white against laden grey skies, tiny ice crystals and frost re-sculpt bent ferns and stone walls; long blue and purple shadows plays across its folds and undulations.

Each stamp tries to capture an essence of these things. Laxey Wheel – Sometimes a winter sky is so intensely blue that it defies its season. A wintery walk to the far side of the Laxey Wheel on such a day revealed every detail in sharp clarity, from the redness of the flags to the yellowness of the flowering gorse.

Ballabeg Stop A sprinkling of snow and a festively festooned station is incredibly atmospheric, steam and smoke pluming great clouds into a lilac sky, the giggly excitement of Christmas palpable in the air.

Sulby Methodist Church – You can drive past a building regularly without really noticing it. Surround it with snow, and suddenly it takes centre stage. A late afternoon petrol blue sky counterpointed the slate, bringing out the golden tones in the stonework. Low light, along with the buttery glow from the stained glass windows created a delicious warmth. Starlings and sparrows vied for prime roosts in the bright variegated holly tree, their songs, beeps and twitterings filled the air.

Onchan Church Hall - Walking up a snowy Royal Avenue on the way to post some Christmas cards gave the perfect opportunity to appreciate the architecture of Baillie Scott’s Onchan Church Hall, the lights within radiating through the red hearts in the windows, a welcoming glow spilling out through the open door.

Groudle – Taking a walk through Groudle Glen on a fresh bright winter morning, the snow had dusted the rocks and paths creating a pristine canvas on which to drop and criss-cross of sharp edged azure shadows. These along with the icy cold silvers and greys of the stream brought an atmosphere of an arctic wonderland.

Agneash – Whilst living up in Agneash we were snowed in for two weeks. The only way to get supplies was to walk down to Laxey. The advantages of this was being able to watch the whole valley, including the smoke from chimneys and the bare bushes, turn ever deeper shades of pink as the sun dipped.

Final Isle of Man Post Office stamp issue to be approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

SPACE PHILATELY

Charles. M. Duke Signed Moonwalker Cover YC95 £75.00

Charles M. Duke acted as Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) for Apollo 11 and was lunar module pilot for Apollo 16, walking on the Moon on 21st April 1972.

We are therefore honoured to present this limited edition, hand signed cover to offer collectors the opportunity to own something extremely precious.

The front cover is graced with two stamps from our ‘One Small Step’ issue (acknowledging Charles Duke’s role as CAPCOM in Apollo 11) and also the Apollo 16 stamp from our ‘One Giant Leap’ issue, featuring Duke on the surface of the Moon. Also featured is a special postmark detailing the date of the astronaut’s Moonwalk - 21st April.

50th Anniversary of Apollo XVII – The Last Man on the Moon Sheetlet YC62 £12.00

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo XVII, the last time man set foot on the moon, this commemorative sheetlet displays three stamps and three postage paid labels depicting the Apollo programme. The decorative borders display the crew of Apollo XVII; Gene Cernan, Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt, as well as key times and events of the lunar mission.

The sheetlet is presented within a folder and features text by Howard Parkin BSc FRAS, astronomer and space historian.

Apollo XIII Jay Honeycutt Signed Cover YC96 £60.00

A strictly limited edition of only 500 worldwide, this exclusive cover will be hand-signed by Jay Honeycutt, who was a member of the highly skilled team that successfully rescued the Apollo XIII team.

We are proud and honoured to have worked with Jay Honeycutt, one of the key Mission Operations Team responsible for training and saving the crew of the stricken Apollo XIII craft, to produce this striking commemorative cover to mark the 50th Anniversary of the mission.

The cover, which includes a certificate of authenticity confirming the item has been personally signed by Jay also includes two specially commissioned gold postmarks recording the date Apollo 13 left Cape Canaveral and the historic return to earth on April 17th 1970.

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Manx Winter Final Approved Queen Elizabeth II Issue Special Cover

ABN95 £17.50

Our final issue to receive royal approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Lord of Mann, this special cover of 1,000 examples is confirmed with a certificate of authenticity.

Manx Winter, the final collection of stamps to be personally approved by Her Majesty, is cancelled with a special Windsor Road postmark dated 2nd November 2022 with each cover overprinted and hand numbered, confirming your edition number.

released on 2nd June 2022 in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, this special cover features a selection of Majesty Magazine’s most iconic and memorable front covers, recounting many unforgettable royal moments. Limited to just 500 examples and hand signed by Editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward, each edition is confirmed by a certificate of authenticity.

In Memoriam of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – Lord of Mann Philatelic Numismatic Cover ABC92 £30

The cover features two Isle of Man Stamps, the 62p value from the 2021 Devoted To Your Service collection positioned alongside the 2022 Platinum Jubilee issue £1.26 stamp.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Lord of Mann Commemorative Sheetlet

ABC62 £8.50

In memoriam of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Lord of Mann, we present this commemorative sheetlet combining a selection of 6 previously issued Isle of Man stamps picturing Her Majesty throughout her reign.

This sheetlet shares our long postal history with Her Majesty and is a fitting addition to any collector of Isle of Man stamps. Presented within an elegant protective wrap featuring text by author Austin Mutti-Mewse, this commemorative sheetlet is an invaluable addition to any collection.

David Bowie Signature Edition Album

Barnbrook, Kermode, Goth & Pegg YA42 £199.00

This Signature Edition stamp album is the ultimate for any Bowie fan.

A limited edition of just 200 worldwide confirmed by a certificate of authenticity, this publication features hand signed pages by the following…

• Jonathan Barnbrook; stamp issue designer and David Bowie album cover designer.

• Mark Kermode; the UK’s best known and most trusted film critic and Bowie fan.

• Andrew Goth; Director of Everybody Loves Sunshine featuring David Bowie.

• Nicholas Pegg; author of The Complete David Bowie

Bowie

Album YA40 £100

Each example is individually numbered and confirmed with a certificate of authenticity confirming your edition of just 800.

This elegant, highly-collectable publication brings together a host of eminent visual artists, writers and film professionals in appreciation of David Bowie’s versatility and sheer talent as an actor and performer. This gleaming landmark book incorporates full page bound-in stamp sheets and the signatures of notable Bowie collaborators exclusive to this gold foiled slipcased edition featuring Bowie as ‘Newton’ by Geoff MacCormack (©Geoff MacCormack, 2022).

Dimensions 23cm square

©The

Bowie

Enclosed within premium gold foiled slip case, elegantly protecting this collectable Bowie book for years to come

Beautifully designed by Jonathan Barnbrook, combining imagery and text by esteemed Bowie collaborators.

Stamp

Make a statement in your home with this eye-catching Bowie Wall Art.

Made from a durable and easy to maintain high quality material The David Bowie: Actor wall art collection features perforated edges, giving the effect of a giant stamp. Add this unique wall art to your home to brighten up your walls.

• Manufactured on the Isle of Man.

• Ready to mount as soon as delivered – no framing required

• Free worldwide delivery

• Unique Christmas gift

• Designed by Jonathan Barnbrook, Bowie album designer

David Bowie: Actor Stamp Set Wall

YA21 £50.00

Labyrinth Wall Art

YA20 £50.00

The perfect addition to the home of any David Bowie super fan, this wall art presents Bowie in one of his most memorable and recognisable on screen performances as Jareth the Goblin King from the 1986 film Labyrinth.

Labyrinth Wall Art dimensions: 220mm x 220mm

Art

Designed by Bowie’s former album designer Jonathan Barnbrook, this wall art pictures all 8 stamps of Bowie as various characters throughout his acting career.

• Final Portrait

• Labyrinth

• Everybody Loves Sunshine • Baal

• The Elephant Man

• The Man Who Fell to Earth

• Just a Gigalo

• Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Actor Stamp Set Wall Art dimensions: 300mm x 300mm

collector.

E Bowie Box, YA43, £29.50

A digital view of the Bowie Box of really doesn’t do justice to the sheer quality of the design and print finish. Every aspect of it speaks Bowie. Combining the Bowie Stamp Card Set and Bowie Booklet in a neatly designed gold metallic slipcase and gatefold wallet, this box set will sit perfectly alongside your Bowie CD and DVD collections. A must-have for all discerning Bowie collectors and a worthy addition to any collection.

F Bowie Booklet, Mint YA71 CTO YA72 £19.60

This elegantly designed collectable features two uniquely presented sets of stamps bound within a beautifully printed 28 page mini book. With chapters dedicated to each stamp subject, Nicholas Pegg’s insightful text is complemented by superb imagery specifically developed for this wonderful minimasterpiece by Jonathan Barnbrook, and the print quality is outstanding.

Nicholas Pegg is one of the leading authorities on the career of Bowie and the author of The Complete David Bowie, described by the artist’s longtime producer Tony Visconti as “the best Bowie reference book one could ever hope for”. In the

The booklet has been meticulously designed by Jonathan Barnbrook and is printed to his exacting specification, a testament to his deep understanding of what David Bowie would have approved.

G Bowie Imperforate Sheetlet, YA68, £17.50 (YA69 CTO)

Limited edition of just 1000 examples worldwide, this sheet features all eight stamps from the collection. Crucially, the sheetlet is without perforations, a rarity in the world of stamp printing. Presented within a very special deluxe folder designed by Jonathan Barnbrook and complete with a certificate of authenticity verifying your edition number, this limited edition sheet is the star of any Bowie fan’s collection.

H Bowie Stamp Booklet Pane Set, YA36, £9.80 (YA37 CTO) Lusciously printed, this golden set of stamp panes places the set of eight stamps in a combination unique to the booklet and is perfect for framing with each measuring 125mm square. Not illustrated.

Bowie Stamp Booklet Nick shares his perspective on David’s natural ability to study characters and tell their stories in his performances.

Celebrating the acting career of David Bowie, our collection of additional products are musthave items for the true Bowie

I Bowie 75th Sheetlet, YA64, £9.80 (YA65 CTO)

This perforated sheetlet commemorates the 75th anniversary of the birth of David Bowie, it is therefore apt that the official logo only features on this sheetlet which brings all eight of our officially licenced David Bowie: Actor stamps together. This pristine item comes to you in our exquisite Barnbrook-designed metallic-look folder with insightful words by renowned Bowie expert Nicholas Pegg.

J Bowie Stamp Card Set, YA39, £8.50

A beautiful collection of gleaming part-metallic printed cards including all eight stamp images plus the set combined on a ninth card, all held between two metallic gold cover cards with explanatory text. View the David Bowie: Actor collection at a larger scale to see the full detail of Jonathan’s designs, very easy to share and admire with fellow Bowie fans and collectors. Perfect for framing, each card is 12.5cm square.

K Bowie Labyrinth Europa Cover, YA95, £5.00

As part of the 2022 Post Europ international collaborative project theme Myths and Legends, this distinctive cover

features two Labyrinth stamps postmarked with a one day only first day of issue Europa special cancellation in silver foil (quite unusual for an official postmark). The silver metallic issue card inside the cover includes the story of the stamp issue by Nicholas Pegg. A must for lovers of Labyrinth and those who believe this was his most memorable role as an actor.

L Bowie Labyrinth Europa Sheetlet, YA62, £9.36 (YA63 CTO)

A full sheet of nine Labyrinth stamps which ties into the wider 2022 PostEurop theme of Myths and Legends. This item perfectly complements the Bowie Labyrinth Europa Cover and is housed in a superb David Bowie: Actor folder printed in sumptuous metallic inks which also includes the story of the issue by Nicholas Pegg, his biography and that of designer Jonathan Barnbrook. Eminently frameable at 20 x 15cm.

M A Limited Edition Deluxe Collectable Bowie Stamp Album will be announced in due course.

For more details contact stamps@iompost.com, call +44 01624 698430, visit iompost.com/bowie or sign up to our e-newsletter to stay up-to-date with our limited release products.

2022 YEAR COLLECTIONS

Our year collections offer customers the opportunity to purchase every stamp released during the previous 12 months. There are three differentiations of the products; The Yearbook, Year Set and Year Pack, all offering outstanding value and convenience.

Isle of Man Yearbook 2022 ABO07 £132.50

SHOWCASING AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR OF STAMP ISSUES!

This beautifully presented A4 hard backed book contains all 102 stamps issued from the previous 12 months housed within bespoke stamp mounts for each chapter, making for an elegant and convenient way to present your collection. Such highlights of the year include the Platinum Jubilee, BBC100 and David Bowie: Actor collections.

Each book contains a message from our Chief Executive as well as an insight into the Bureau’s year, providing details on the stories behind each issue and those who have helped us create them through our year in pictures.

The yearbook represents outstanding value and is offered at a premium of less than £2.50 over the face value of the mint stamps, making for the perfect accompaniment to any keen philatelists coffee table.

Isle of Man Year Set 2022 ABO12 £130.00

The Year Set offers a hassle free collecting experience. You will receive each mint set issued during 2022; 102 stamps in total, as well as an informative folder providing the details and stories behind each issue. A convenient one-off purchase to update your Isle of Man collections!

Year Collection of Presentation Packs

ABO04 £140.00

ALBUMS & PAGES

The perfect way to store your collection of Isle of Man Stamps, our range of specially produced albums and year pages will protect your collections for years to come in both quality and style.

Lindner Album, AZ04 £87.50

An Isle of Man Post Office exclusive, this fabulous album is a must for all our collector friends. The green-coloured album has a well-padded, sturdy exterior and contains strong ring-type binder clasps. It comes with a matching hard slipcase. Inside you’ll find a brief history of the Isle of Man and the Isle of Man Post Office on the introduction pages.

Lindner pages are specifically designed for Isle of Man stamps and incorporate illustrations in black and white of the relevant stamp issues for precise placement. This extensive range provides everything a serious collector could need, and is a great gift idea for any Isle of Man stamp enthusiasts you know.

Official Isle of Man Post Office First Day Cover Album, AZ01, £19.00

This 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. It is supplied with 20 pages, enough to hold 40 covers, but we also supply additional pages in packs of 10. (AZ02, £6.50)

Official Isle of Man Post Office Presentation Pack Binder, AZ03, £14.50

Our stunning Presentation Packs are the stars of many collections, and this exclusive binder is a wonderful way to not only protect your precious Presentation Packs, but also show them off. Inside the sturdy folder you’ll find the ring-binder fittings necessary to securely hold your packs.

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Standing Order Dispatch Date: 02.11.22

Manx Winter by Julia Ashby Smyth

Set

MINT CTO PRICE

Issue date 02.11.2022

ABN31 ABN81 £9.46

Presentation Pack ABN41 £10.21

First Day Cover ABN91 £10.16 Sheet Set ABN66 ABN67 £189.20

Self-Adhesive Set ABN32 ABN82 £4.38

Self-Adhesive First Day Cover ABN94 £8.00 Self-Adhesive Sheet of 24 ABN35 £17.52

Winter Scenes Final Effigy QEII

ABN95 £17.50

Underwater Photography Issue date 31.10.2022 Set ABP31 ABP81 £9.57

Presentation Pack ABP41 £10.32

First Day Cover ABP91 £10.27 Sheet Set ABP66 ABP67 £95.70

Prestige Booklet ABP71 ABP72 £19.14 Prestige Booklet Pane ABP36 ABP37 £9.57

Shipwrecks of the Isle of Man Issue date 12.10.2022 Set

ABL31 ABL81 £8.93

Presentation Pack ABL41 £9.68

First Day Cover ABL91 £9.63 Sheet Set ABL66 ABL67 £178.60

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 12.09.22

MINT CTO PRICE

David Bowie: Actor Issued 12.09.22

Bowie Stamp Set 2 x 73p, 2 x £1.04, 2 x £1.38 & 2 x £1.75

YA31 YA81 £9.80

Bowie Stamp Pack YA41 £10.55

Bowie Stamp Cover - YA91 £10.50

Bowie Stamp Sheet Set YA66 YA67 £88.20

Bowie 75th Imperforate Sheetlet YA68 £17.50

Bowie Labyrinth Europa Cover YA95 £5.00

Bowie Labyrinth Europa Sheetlet YA62 YA63 £9.36

Bowie 75th Sheetlet YA64 YA65 £9.80

Bowie Stamp Card Set YA39 £8.50

Bowie Booklet YA71 YA72 £19.60

Bowie Booklet Pane Set YA36 YA37 £9.80

Bowie Box YA43 £29.50

Bowie Stamp Album YA40 £100.00

The Creative Network Issued 28.07.22 Set 5 x 73p, 3 x £1.04, 2 x £1.38

ABK31 ABK81 £9.87

Presentation Pack ABK41 £10.62

First Day Cover ABK91 £10.57 Sheet Set ABK66 ABK67 £39.48

Culture Vannin 40th Anniversary Issued: 04.06.22 Set 73p, £1.04, £1.38, £1.91, £2.16, £2.57

ABJ31 ABJ81 £9.79

Presentation Pack ABJ41 £10.54

First Day Cover ABJ91 £10.49 Sheet Set ABJ66 ABJ67 £97.90

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 19.05.22

MINT CTO PRICE

Issued 19.05.22 Set 12 x 73p

100 Years of Our BBC

Presentation Pack

ABI31 ABI81 £8.76

ABI41 £9.51

First Day Cover

ABI66 ABI67 £35.04

ABI91 £9.46 Sheet Set

BBC100 Collectors Pack (FDC & Presentation Pack) ABI40 £20.00

Doctor Who Signed Nicholas Pegg Dalek Cover

ABI94 £35.00

Issued 05.05.22 Set 73p, £1.00, £1.38, £1.83, £1.91, £2.16

All Aboard! Manx Buses Part Four

Presentation Pack

ABH31 ABH81 £9.01

ABH41 £9.76

ABH91 £9.71 Sheet Set

First Day Cover

ABH66 ABH67 £180.20

Manx Museum 100 Issued 28.04.22 Set 5 x 73p, 5 x £1.04

Presentation Pack

ABG31 ABG81 £8.85

ABG41 £9.60

First Day Cover

Self-Adhesive Booklet 10 x 73p

Self-Adhesive Pane 10 x 73p

ABG66 ABG67 £35.40

ABG91 £9.55 Sheet Set

ABG71 ABG72 £7.30

ABG36 ABG37 £7.30

Animals by Eileen Schaer Issued 12.04.22 Set 73p, £1.38, £1.54, £1.75, £1.91, £2.12

Presentation Pack

ABF31 ABF81 £9.43

ABF41 £10.18

First Day Cover ABF91 £10.13

Sheet Set

ABF66 ABF67 £141.45

Standing Order Dispatch

Date: 08.03.22 continued

Sculpture of Michael Sandle RA

Set 67p, £1.02, £1.26, £1.71, £2.32, £2.64

MINT CTO PRICE

Issued 08.03.2022

ABE31 ABE81 £9.62

Presentation Pack ABE41 £10.37

First Day Cover ABE91 £10.32 Sheet Set (Sheets of 8) ABE66 ABE67 £76.96

Michael Sandle Siege of Malta Memorial Signed Joint Cover ABE94 £25.00 Creneash, y Balley Ain – Our Cregneash Home Issued 23.02.2022

Set 1st x 2, EU x 2, Large x 2, RoW x2

ABD31 ABD81 £9.32

Presentation Pack ABD41 £10.07

First Day Cover ABD91 £10.02 Sheet Set (Sheets of 20 shared values) ABD66 ABD67 £93.20

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - 70th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne Issued 06.02.2022 Set 67p x 2, £1.02 x 2, £1.26 x 2, £1.71 x 2

ABC31 ABC81 £9.32

Presentation Pack ABC41 £10.07

First Day Cover ABC91 £10.02 Sheet Set (Sheets of 10) ABC66 ABC67 £74.56

Prestige Booklet ABC71 ABC72 £20.00

Self-Adhesive Set ABC32 ABC82 £5.36 Booklet Pane ABC36 ABC37 £9.32

Platinum Jubilee Sheetlet Collection ABC38 ABC39 £10.99

Platinum Jubilee Collection (FDC & Prestige Booklet) ABC40 £30.00

Lady Colin Campbell Signed Cover ABC95 £60.00

Self-Adhesive First Day Cover ABC94 £7.50

Prestige Booklet Imperforate Printers Sheet ABC43 £75.00

HM Queen Platinum Jubilee Collection Imperforate Sheet ABC44 £100.00

Imperforate Booklet Panes ABC42 £27.50

Majesty Magazine Special Cover ABC96 £22.50

Edward Roberts Signed Cover ABC97 £35.00

The Chinese Year of the Tiger Issued 13.01.2022 Set 67p, £1.71, £2.32, £3.89 ABB31 ABB81 £8.59

Presentation Pack ABB41 £9.34

First Day Cover ABB91 £9.29

Sheet Set ABB66 ABB67 £171.18

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 02.12.21

Sir Barry Gibb • Singer • Songwriter • Producer

Set 1st x 2, EU, L, RoW, USA x 2

Presentation Pack

MINT CTO PRICE

Issued 03.11.21

ZM31 ZM81 £9.23

ZM41 £9.98

First Day Cover ZM91 £9.93

Sheet Set (Sheets of 10)

ZM64 ZM65 £9.23

ZM66 ZM67 £92.30 Sheetlet

Collectors Pack (FDC, Pres Pack & Sheetlet) ZM43 £29.95

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 03.11.21

Thomas & Friends™ at Christmas

Set 1st, EU, Large, RoW, USA, EU Large

MINT CTO PRICE

Issued 27.10.21

ZL31 ZL81 £8.83

Presentation Pack ZL41 - £9.58

First Day Cover

Sheet Set (Sheets of 20)

Self-adhesive Set

Self-adhesive First Day Cover

Sheetlet

Mensa 75th Anniversary

Set 1st, EU Large, Row, USA

Presentation Pack

ZL91 £9.53

ZL66 ZL67 £176.60

ZL32 ZL82 £4.02

ZL94 - £7.00

ZL64 ZL65 £9.55

Issued 01.10.21

ZJ31 ZJ81 £9.27

ZJ41 £10.02

First Day Cover ZJ91 £9.97

Sheet Set (Sheets of 10)

Prestige Booklet

Booklet Pane

Imperforated Printers Pane

Captain John Quilliam RN

Set 1st, EU, Large, RoW, USA, EU Large

Presentation Pack

First Day Cover

Sheet Set (Sheets of 15)

Favourite of Fortune Signed Collection

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

ZJ66 ZJ67 £92.70

ZJ71 ZJ72 £18.54

ZJ36 ZJ37 £9.27

ZJ43 £75.00

Issued 25.09.21

ZK31 ZK81 £8.90

ZK41 £9.65

ZK91 ZK91 £9.60

ZK66 ZK67 £133.50

ZK95 £50.00

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In Memoriam of Her Majesty Queen

Elizabeth II – Lord of Mann Philatelic Numismatic Cover ABC92 £30.00

Produced in honour of Her Majesty’s 70 years of dedication and service to our Island, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, we present this special philatelic numismatic cover.

The cover features two Isle of Man Stamps, the 62p value from the 2021 Devoted To Your Service collection positioned alongside the 2022 Platinum Jubilee issue £1.26 stamp.

Special foil postmarks cancel both stamps, the date of Her Majesty’s passing (8th September 2022) and the date of Her Majesty’s funeral (19th September). The postmark locations are Royal Avenue and Windsor Road Post Offices respectively.

The cover incorporates a 2022 Manx legal tender 50p coin displaying the effigy of the late Queen, a fitting tribute to her reign.

This PNC is strictly limited to just 250 items worldwide and postally marks the conclusion of the second great Elizabethan era.

This elegant, highly-collectable publication brings together a host of eminent visual artists, writers and film professionals in appreciation of David Bowie’s versatility and sheer talent as an actor and performer.

With design by Bowie’s renowned album designer Jonathan Barnbrook, this gleaming landmark book not only incorporates full page bound-in stamp sheets but also boasts unique card pages dedicated to each subject, both exclusive to this slipcased edition.

Bowie authority and author Nicholas Pegg’s astute perspective on David’s performing career and chapters devoted to each of the stamp subjects are complemented by entertaining and

insightful essays by film critic Mark Kermode and director Andrew Goth.

With contributors like his close friends, esteemed photographers Geoff MacCormack and Jimmy King, the imagery of David - in combination with Jonathan’s inspired graphic treatment developed specifically for this book - makes it a visual and stylistic treat and a pleasure to own.

The print quality is outstanding and this wonderful volume will find pride of place in any Bowie fan’s collection.

Dimensions 23cm square.

YA40: £100

SIGNED COVERS

Michael Sandle Siege of Malta Memorial Signed Joint Cover ABE94 £25.00

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta, this joint cover has been hand signed by Michael Sandle RA, world renowned sculptor and creator of the Siege Bell memorial, Valetta Bay, Malta.

Each edition is hand numbered and complete with a certificate of authenticity to confirm your example. Just 300 editions of this limited edition cover have been produced for worldwide release.

The George Cross was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI in a letter to the island’s Governor, so as to “bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people” during the

great siege they underwent in the early part of World War II.

In commemoration of this anniversary, this cover has been produced alongside Malta Post and features their 2013 stamp picturing the Siege Bell memorial. This stamp features a special cancel acknowledging the award of the George Cross, dated 18th April 2022.

Doctor Who Signed Nicholas Pegg Dalek Cover

ABI94 £35.00

We are delighted to offer collectors this special hand signed cover produced in collaboration with Nicholas Pegg, principal Dalek performer of Doctor Who.

Strictly limited to just 250 examples worldwide with each cover personally signed by Nicholas, this special run collectable is complete with a certificate of authenticity confirming your

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edition number for years to come and features two specially cancelled Doctor Who stamps from the BBC100 collection (2022). The cancellation date of 14th November 2022 marks the centenary of the BBC.

The enclosed text provides a fascinating insight into the universe of Doctor Who and Nicholas Pegg’s career as a Dalek, sharing personal anecdotes and stories. This cover is a must have collectable for fans of the series.

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