Isle of Man Stamps and Coins Newsletter 187 by Isle of Man Stamps & Coins

Welcome to our Winter 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends

After a couple of days of wild stormy weather today is very autumnal with sunny skies and leaves everywhere, perfect for a brisk walk around our Island of Wonder to sample first hand many of the landmarks Colleen Corlett has captured using her amazing depth of talent across so many artistic and creative mediums.

It was a photographer’s delight back in May when the skies above our Island were ablaze with pinks and greens by the most fantastic display of the Aurora Borealis. We asked the Manx public to send in their photographs and what an awe inspiring collection response we received, as seen through our The Lights of Mann – Aurora Borealis stamps. I was reminded of a quote from author Stephen King “Northern lights remind us that there is something infinitely more magical than what we see on Earth”, as my Grandchildren watched the changing sky in amazement.

On 11th September 2024 Isle of Man Post Office introduced a new postal service. Online Postage enables customers to purchase postage online from the comfort and convenience of their own home. To celebrate this new postal service we have produced

a special cover now available to our collectors in very limited quantities. Continue reading to find out more.

I am sure you will enjoy our festive issue which spreads joy through six Victorian artworks of Father Christmas. It is fascinating to learn of the many Victorian customs and traditions that remain a cornerstone of our celebrations to this day, including Christmas trees, cards and carols. With all good wishes and sincere thanks for your continued support of Isle of Man Stamps & Coins. It has been our pleasure to serve you throughout 2024.

Best wishes

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THE MANX MISSILE MAKES RACING HISTORY

On 16th August Mark Cavendish made a triumphant return to the Isle of Man in celebration of breaking the record for the most wins on the Tour De France.

At the ‘Lap of Honour: Homecoming for the Manx Missile’ event, Isle of Man Stamps & Coins was delighted to supply postcards and posters for children attending the event at the NSC cycling track, where Cavendish began his cycling career.

MAYORAL VISITS TO POSTAL HEADQUARTERS

On 23rd September Isle of Man Post Office was honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Richard Kemp CBE and the Worshipful the Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Mrs Natalie Byron-Teare, JP to Postal Headquarters. The Lord Mayor is an avid collector of Isle of Man stamps and IOMPO Chair Stu Peters was delighted to present both guests with a bespoke sheet displaying Manx links with Liverpool.

Left to right; Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Richard Kemp CBE, IOMPO Chair Stu Peters and Worshipful Lord Mayor of Douglas Mrs Natalie Byron-Teare.

LAST ORDER DATES

CELTIC CORVIDS

Isle of Man Post Office is delighted to release a set of six intricately illustrated stamps designed by much loved Manx artist Julia Ashby Smyth.

Covering six birds from the Corvids family, this issue depicts and studies the Celtic folklore and tales surrounding these often mysterious animals beautifully captured through Julia’s distinctive style.

Please make sure to place any orders by the below dates to ensure you receive your collectables in good time this Christmas!

Worldwide: 2nd December 2024

Europe: 9th December 2024

United Kingdom: 16th December 2024

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to share this collection of six stamps crafted alongside Colleen Corlett, former in-house designer for Isle of Man Stamps & Coins. Throughout this issue we have selected six themes through which to portray our Island, its culture, history and outreach. We are delighted to share six pieces by Colleen seen through pyrography, calligraphy, tapestry, watercolour, gourd carving and stained glass.

Folklore . The Moddey Dhoo, 85p

In the mid 1600s Peel Castle was garrisoned by soldiers. At the end of the day one of the soldiers would take turns to lock the castle gates and carry the key through the dark passage to the captain. About this time a big black dog with rough curly hair would be seen around the castle. The soldiers were terrified of the beast and would work in pairs for protection against him. Legend says one night a guard, emboldened by liquor, did this duty alone. Screams were heard, and he returned to the guard-room, terrified and speechless and died three days later. The passage was sealed up and a different pathway constructed. The Black Dog has never been seen again.

Famous Person . Geoff Duke, £1.28

Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE, born in St. Helens, 1923, was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion. Duke won 33 Grand Prix and finished on the podium in a further 17 races. He set 29 fastest laps on the TT course on his way to six world titles, winning six TT races at a time when they were part of the world championship calendar.

After retiring from competitive racing he moved to the Isle of Man and passed away in 2015 aged 92. Colleen’s Honorary Freedom of Douglas scroll was presented in 2003 for Geoff’s sporting and business achievements and includes gold embossed calligraphy and illustrations of his life highlights.

Flora . Dog roses (Rosa canina), £1.60

The stamp shows a freehand tapestry by Colleen depicting the dog rose’s large pink petals and its striking large red berry-like hips. It is found in hedgerows, woodland, grassland and heavy soils, flowering a little later than the prolific Manx Gorse, its large red hips ripening around September and October. The root of a dog rose was thought to be able to cure the bite of a wild dog.

A Special Place . Cashtal yn Ard, £1.82

Cashtal yn Ard is a watercolour painting by Colleen of one of her favourite atmospheric places. It is one of the best ancient monuments on the Isle of Man, one of three Neolithic tombs dating from about 2000BC. It is well-preserved and one of the largest of its kind in the British Isles. The monument was originally a megalithic chambered cairn holding five chambers and extending over 130 feet long. Sites of this type were used as communal burial places for Neolithic chieftains and their families.

History . Parliament Buildings, £2.31

Gourd art involves creating works of art using hard shell gourds as an art medium. Gourd surfaces may be carved, painted, sanded, burned, dyed, and polished. A harvested gourd is left to dry over a period of months before the woody surface is suitable for decorating. Colleen has created one such depicting Manx parliament and government buildings. Tynwald is of Norse origin and over 1,000 years old and is thus the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence. It has two branches, the Legislative Council and the House of Keys, which sit separately to consider legislation, but also sit together in Douglas, and annually at St John’s on Tynwald Day, for other parliamentary purposes.

Craft . The Lemon Squeezer, £3.21

The design of the Sea Terminal in Douglas incorporated the three legs symbol, dividing the pier into three distinct areas: a covered waiting area, a dockside reception area (for horse tram and passenger arrivals) and a new entrance linking to the Kind Edward VIII pier. The building quickly became well-loved by locals and visitors alike and was nicknamed The Lemon Squeezer, owing to the serrated roof edge to the crow’s nest and the ‘spire’ rising out of the centre of the structure. The building is featured in Colleen’s series of three stained glass windows created for the Douglas Borough Offices.

A Set 85p, £1.28, £1.60, £1.82, £2.31, £3.21 (not illustrated) ADJ31 £11.07

B Presentation Pack ADJ41 £12.17

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Text & Artwork: Colleen Corlett Design: EJC Design

Printer: bpost

Colours: 4 Colour

Paper: Tru White Litho 110g

Perforations: 11.5 per 2cms

C First Day Cover ADJ91 £12.22

Stamp Size: 40mm x 32mm

Format: Sheets of 20

Date of Issue: 16th September 2024

Limited Editions: Presentation Pack: 1100 First Day Cover: 1500

New Collection

Issue Date: 30.09.24

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to issue this set of six stamps by local artist Julia Ashby Smyth studying corvids and the mythology surrounding this family of birds.

Corvids – ravens, choughs, jackdaws, rooks, magpies and crows have long been associated with the darker side of events in mythology, and even more so during the Victorian era. Often, they are linked with war and battlefields; they portend doom, carry messages from the other side and are generally considered bad luck. Yet, all species of Corvidae possess impressive intelligence and Vikings, in particular, considered them wise, bestowing great knowledge to those they choose to favour.

Raven (FEEAGH): An Unkindness (that’s the Victorians for you) or Conspiracy of Ravens

With a wingspan of up to 1.5 metres, ravens are even larger than a buzzard. There are many superstitions surrounding ravens in Celtic mythology. The raven is commonly seen as a symbol of death and battle, associated with the Morrigan, Celtic goddess of war.

Norse tales and saga hold ravens in high esteem as being a bird of prophesy and protection. In recognition of the Island’s long link with the Vikings, a raven has appeared on the Isle of Man coat of arms since the 17th century.

Chough (CAAIG): A Chatter of Choughs

The Isle of Man has a healthy population of these acrobatic corvids with their distinctive curved red beak and, as Sophia Morrison’s Manx tale describes them, ‘a new pair of bright red leggings’. In Annie Kissack’s poem Who will be king of the birds? based on the same tale, ‘…Caaig the chough…sports his ‘racing colours’.

Mythology has it that when King Arthur was killed, he didn’t die but migrated into the body a chough, the blood red colouring serving as a reminder of the last battle.

Jackdaw (CAAIG DOO-CHASSAGH): A Clattering of Jackdaws

Folklore tells of the jackdaw’s fascination for shiny objects.

The Manx tale of How the wren became the king of the birds talks about the magpie and the jackdaw arguing loudly over

which one of them was the best thief. Highly intelligent and curious, jackdaws can be lured by bright beads and metallic objects. From medieval times there are many accounts of friendships between jackdaws and humans.

Often seen as symbols of ill omen and bad luck, it is said that the Devil shunned the jackdaw because of their habit of nesting on church steeples.

Rook (FANNAG): A Parliament of Rooks

As with ravens and crows, rooks seem to be interchangeable within mythology. Unlike the majority of their black feathered brethren, however, rook lore seems to be more focussed on forecasting the weather. If seen flying towards the mountains - a storm is coming; flying low – rain is on its way and flying high indicates fine weather. A group of rooks arriving foretells of bad luck yet living next to a rookery is deemed to bring good fortune.

The saying ‘a Parliament of Rooks’, in use since at least the 14th century, came from the myth that the birds would hold a solemn meeting to decide the fate of any rook found to have stolen twigs from neighbouring nests to strengthen their own. Experts still none the wiser to why rooks do this.

Crow & Hoodie (FANNAGH CHARRAGH & FANNAG GHOO): A Murder of Crows

Sometimes referred to in mythology as Raven-Crows, there being no distinction between the two. Seeing crows in a graveyard is considered bad luck, but seeing a dead crow on the road means good luck (not unfortunately for the crow).

Often associated with folklore surrounding death, lost souls and the underworld, being messengers of doom.

Crows have excellent memories and human facial recognition. They will remember anyone who is hostile towards them. Dubbed the “Einstein of birds”. Hoodies are patient, social, curious and highly intelligent; more so than even their problem-solving superstar counterpart – the raven.

Magpie (MADJE, PIEANAT or KIARKYL MEANAGH in Manx): A Mischief of Magpies Celtic mythology often has the magpie pegged as a thief; like the jackdaw, its penchant for bright shiny objects is evident in stories of every culture where magpies live. The sighting of a magpie, according to the familiar rhyme, brings either good luck or bad luck depending on how many there are – ‘One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl and four for a boy’ etc. One Manx variation states ‘One for sorrow, two for death, three for a wedding, four for a birth’. To avoid attracting bad luck, you should always greet a lone magpie with a ‘Hello Mr. Magpie, how is Mrs. Magpie?’ or similar such greeting.

In Manx dialect a ‘Magpie’s-Weddin’ is a runaway wedding where no relatives of the bridal couple are present.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Perforations: ......................................................... 11.5 per 2cm Stamp Size: 40mm x 40mm

Format: Sheets of 20

Date of Issue: ...................................30th September 2024

Limited Editions: Presentation Pack: 1100 First Day Cover: 1500

New Collection

Issue Date: 25.10.24

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to issue this set of six stamps showcasing the aurora borealis as seen through Manx skies.

Manx astronomer Howard Parkin BSc. BEd. FRAS writes…

The popular and stunning phenomenon of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, can be seen from Manx shores. Aurora is normally only seen from the world’s polar regions. In the northern hemisphere, from locations such as Alaska, Norway and Iceland it can frequently be seen. However, a clear northern horizon from the Island’s northwestern coast means that the aurora borealis can, on many occasions, be seen from the Island.

The aurora is one of these phenomena that many people, even with only a passing interest in astronomy, really want to see. Many organised trips, cruises, and flights are arranged to see this amazing natural phenomenon. To see it from your home location is quite special. From our Island, the best place to look for aurora borealis is from anywhere with a clear northern horizon. So, basically, from Niarbyl to the Point of Ayre.

In 1610, Galileo Galilei, using appropriate specialist equipment, first made observations of the Sun and sunspots. By measuring the number of sunspots on the solar disc, it becomes apparent that the Sun has a distinctive eleven-year cycle of activity. The peak and lower levels of this activity are called the solar maxima and solar minima. The intensity of auroral displays tend to follow this cycle, with a notable peak at solar maxima. Auroral displays are caused by the solar wind, which is material ejected by the Sun. When this incoming solar wind reaches the vicinity of the Earth, some of the material is attracted by the Earth’s magnetic field in the upper atmosphere, near the polar regions. This material collides with other particles and atoms in the Earth’s atmosphere and releases energy in the form of light, which then causes the formation of colourful auroras in the polar region of the Earth’s atmosphere.

The most common colour of the aurora is green,caused by oxygen. Upper atmosphere oxygen can also produce red auroras, whilst yellow, purple and blue auroras are caused by nitrogen. Aurora normally takes the form of an auroral oval centred on the Earth’s magnetic poles. The size of the auroral oval will depend on the quantity of incoming material from the solar wind, which is itself dependent on the level of activity on the Sun. If the solar activity is at a higher level, then the oval will extend southwards, and aurora will be seen much further south than usual, and this is what we see from our Island home. One benefit from being so far south is that we may see the red aurora, which tends to sit above the more common green coloured aurora.

On some occasions, the Sun can erupt a huge amount of material in the form of a coronal mass ejection (CME). An individual CME may comprise more than a billion tons of matter that, subject to the Earth’s position relative to the Sun, may reach the Earth. This material then impacts Earth’s magnetosphere and may cause powerful auroral displays in large regions around Earth’s polar regions. CMEs can also disrupt communication and cause damage to satellites, electrical transmission systems and cause power cuts.

Following the 2013 peak, solar activity reached minima in 2018/19. The 2024 peak had been predicted to continue at a lower level of activity. However this proved not to be the case and there have been some spectacular displays, including the one in May 2024. A large sunspot and a subsequent CME was observed on the solar surface which then impacted the Earth’s atmosphere on 10th May 2024.

This resulted in dramatic displays of the aurora as far south as Madeira and Florida. Many Manx residents took the opportunity to observe this display, which was the best seen from the Island for more than 20 years.

A Set 85p x 2, £1.60, £2.31 x 2, £2.72, (not illustrated) ADR31 £10.64

B Presentation Pack (not illustrated) ADR41 £11.74

C First Day Cover ADR91 £11.79

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Text: Howard Parkin BSc. BEd. FRAS

Imagery: David Lovelady, Ron Strathdee, Andrew Reeves & Visit Isle of Man

Design: Isle of Man Advertising

Printer: bpost

Process: Offset Lithography

Colours: 4 + Varnish

D Prestige Booklet ADR71 £22.04

E Booklet Pane ADR36 £10.64

F Aurora Borealis Collection –Prestige Booklet & Presentation Pack (not illustrated) ADR43 £29.95

Paper: Tru White Litho NEW 110gr

Perforations: 11.5 per 2cm

Stamp Size: 40mm x 32mm

Format: Sheets of 20

Date of Issue: 25th October 2024

Limited Editions: Presentation Packs 1,000 First Day Covers 1,500

ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE IS DELIGHTED TO ISSUE THIS COLLECTION OF SIX STAMPS HIGHLIGHTING THE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS THROUGH A SELECTION OF FESTIVE ILLUSTRATIONS.

The origins of Christmas in the British Isles are deeply rooted in ancient pagan traditions and Christian influences, evolving over centuries to become the festive celebration we recognise today with its particularly memorable Victorianera customs.

Christmas in Britain has its origins in the pagan winter solstice celebrations, particularly those of the Celts and the Romans. The Celts celebrated the winter solstice, known as Yule, around 21st December, marking the shortest day of the year and the gradual return of sunlight. Yule was a time of feasting and gathering, with rituals aimed at welcoming back the light and celebrating the promise of spring.

When Christianity began to spread across the British Isles, Christmas absorbed and transformed many of these existing traditions. By the 4th century, 25th December was established as the Christian feast day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, strategically placed around the time of existing pagan festivals to ease the transition to the new religion. Over time, Christmas became a blend of Christian theology and pagan customs.

The celebration of Christmas in medieval Britain was varied and often boisterous, with a mix of religious observance and secular revelry. Feasting, drinking, and merrymaking were common, reflecting a sense of communal solidarity during the darkest and coldest time of the year.

However, it was during the Victorian era (1837-1901) that Christmas in Britain and the Isle of Man underwent a significant transformation, largely influenced by Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, who was German. The Victorian period saw a resurgence of interest in old traditions and the creation of new customs that have shaped modern Christmas celebrations.

One of the most enduring contributions of the Victorians to Christmas was the reimagining of Christmas as a family-centered celebration. Prince Albert popularised the Christmas tree in Britain after bringing the tradition from Germany. In 1841, a depiction of the royal family gathered around a decorated Christmas tree was published in the ‘Illustrated London News’, sparking a craze for Christmas trees among the British public.

Charles Dickens also played a pivotal role in defining the Victorian Christmas through his novella ‘A Christmas Carol’, published in 1843. This heart warming tale emphasised themes of charity, goodwill, and family,

capturing the imagination of the public and reinforcing the idea of Christmas as a time for generosity and compassion.

The Victorians embraced other Christmas customs that are still prevalent today, such as sending Christmas cards, singing carols, and enjoying elaborate Christmas dinners with roast turkey and plum pudding. These traditions were often linked to ideas of domesticity, nostalgia, and community spirit.

The industrial revolution of the Victorian era led to increased prosperity for many Britons, allowing Christmas to become more commercialised with the emergence of department stores and mass-produced goods. This period saw the rise of Christmas as a festival of abundance and consumerism, with gift-giving becoming a central feature of the season.

Christmas on the Isle of Man has evolved from ancient pagan rituals to a Christian feast day and then into the elaborate, family-oriented holiday we know today, largely shaped by Victorian customs and traditions. The influence of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Charles Dickens, and other Victorian figures left an indelible mark on Christmas celebrations in Britain, emphasising themes of family, generosity and community that continue to resonate during the festive season today.

Andrew Robinson was born in Yorkshire and attended school in Rawdon near Leeds. He then went on to Blackpool College of Art and Design to study technical and scientific illustration.

His first commission was to illustrate a series of pages for the Readers Digest ‘Nature Lovers’ books, depicting insects and spiders, after which he illustrated books on the subject of dinosaurs. He continued to produce work for many publishers, including children’s pop up books and other nature field guides. He was commissioned to illustrate his first postage stamps by the Crown Agents Stamp Bureau, and then produced many artworks on wildlife themed stamps for other countries. Andrew’s portfolio of work has now diversified to encompass many different subjects including aircraft, ships, scientists, explorers, botany and many royal events. Alongside traditional painting he has more recently been producing painted digital art, which encompasses line and paint techniques, a skill he has been developing for stamp illustration.

A Set 85p, £1.60 x 3, £2.31, £2.72 (not illustrated) ADO31 £10.68

B Presentation Pack ADO41 £11.78

C First Day Cover ADO91 £11.83

D Self-Adhesive Booklet 10 x 85p ADO74 £8.50

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Text: Isle of Man Post Office

Design: Bee Design & EJC Design

Printer: bpost

Process: Offset Lithography

Colours: 4

Paper: Tru White Litho NEW 110g

E Self-Adhesive Set (not illustrated) ADO32 £10.68

F Self-Adhesive First Day Cover (not illustrated) ADO94 £11.83

Perforations: 11.5 per 2cm

Stamp Size: 28mm x 41.5mm

Format: Sheets of 20

Date of Issue: 28th October 2024

Limited Editions: Presentation Pack: 1100 First Day Cover: 1500

Father Christmas Issue date 28.10.24

Set 85p, £1.60 x 3, £2.31, £2.72

Presentation Pack

ADO31 - £10.68

ADO41 - £11.78

First Day Cover - ADO91 £11.83

Self-Adhesive Booklet 10 x 85p

Self-Adhesive Set

Self-Adhesive First Day Cover

ADO74 - £8.50

ADO32 - £10.68

ADO94 - £11.83

The Lights of Mann – Aurora Borealis Issue date 25.10.24

Set 85p x 2, £1.60, £2.31 x 2, £2.72,

Presentation Pack

ADR31 - £10.64

ADR41 - £11.74

First Day Cover - ADR91 £11.79

Prestige Booklet

Booklet Pane

Aurora Borealis Collection (Prestige Booklet & Presentation Pack)

ADR71 - £22.04

ADR36 - £10.64

ADR43 - £29.95

Celtic Corvids Issue date 30.09.24

Set 85p, £1.28, £1.60, £2.31 x 2, £2.72

Presentation Pack

ADM31 - £11.07

ADM41 - £12.17

First Day Cover - ADM91 £12.22

Small Island of Wonder Issue date 16.09.24

Set 85p, £1.28, £1.60, £1.82, £2.31, £3.21

ADJ31 - £11.07

Presentation Pack ADJ41 - £12.17

First Day Cover - ADJ91 £12.22

Order Dispatch Date: 30.08.24

150th Anniversary of the UPU Issue date 30.08.24

Set £2.72 x 4 ADL31 - £10.88

Presentation Pack ADL41 - £11.98

First Day Cover - ADL91 £12.03

Stars of Variety Issue date 30.07.24

Set 85p, £1.28, £1.60, £2.31 x 3

ADK31 - £10.66

Presentation Pack ADK41 - £11.76

First Day Cover - ADK91 £11.81

Tynwald Week – Photos by Martin Parr

Set 85p x2, £1.28 x 2, £1.60 x 2, £1.82 x 2

ADI31 - £11.10

Presentation Pack ADI41 - £12.20

First Day Cover - ADI91 £12.25

Collectors Album (Prestige Booklet & Stamp Card Set in folder) ADI43 - £27.70

Prestige Booklet

ADI71 - £22.20

Booklet Pane ADI36 - £11.10

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 28.05.24

MINT CTO PRICE

Aviation Anniversaries Issue date 28.05.24

Set 85p, £1.60 x 2, £2.31 x 2, £2.72

ADH31 - £11.39

Presentation Pack ADH41 - £12.49

First Day Cover - ADH91 £12.54

Peel Traditional Boats By Nicola Dixon Issue date 13.05.24

Set 85p, £1.28, £1.51, £1.60, £2.31 & £3.21

ADG31 - £10.76

Presentation Pack ADG41 - £11.86

First Day Cover - ADG91 £11.91

The Liberation of Europe – WW2 Issue date 29.04.24 Set (10 stamps) 85p x 2, £1.28 x 2, £1.60 x 3, £1.82, £2.31 x 2

Liberation of Europe Commemorative Pack

ADF31 - £15.50

Prestige Booklet and 2 First Day Covers - ADF43 £37.50

Presentation Packs (D-Day and Operation Market Garden combined) ADF41 - £17.70

First Day Covers (D-Day and Operation Market Garden combined) - ADF91 £17.80

Prestige Booklet The Liberation of Europe ADF71 - £23.14

Booklet Pane

(D-Day and Operation Market Garden combined stamp sheets) ADF36 - £15.50

The Life of Bees Issue date 12.04.24

Set 85p, £1.28, £1.60 x 2, £2.31 & £3.21

ADE31 - £10.85

Presentation Pack ADE41 - £11.95

First Day Cover - ADE91 £12.00

BBKA 150 Years (Self-Adhesive Sheet in folder)

BBKA 150th Anniversary Collection

ADE30 - £20.00

(Self-Adhesive Sheetlet and FDC in folder) - ADE43 £30.00

07.03.24

Marine Mosaics by Kimmy McHarrie

Set 85p, £1.28, £1.51, £1.82, £2.31, £2.72

Issue date 07.03.24

ADD31 ADD81 £10.49

Presentation Pack ADD41 - £11.59

First Day Cover - ADD91 £11.64

Sheet Set ADD66 ADD67 £104.90

Europa Sheetlet (10 x £1.28 Europa stamp) ADD68 ADD69 £12.80

Europa First Day Cover - ADD95 £7.50

Maurice Gibb

Set 85p x 4, £1.28 x 3 & £2.72

Presentation Pack

Issue date 29.02.24

ADC31 ADC81 £9.96

ADC41 - £11.11

First Day Cover - ADC91 £11.06

Sheet Set (8 x sheets of 20)

Sheetlet

Limited Edition Imperforate Sheetlet (edition of 1,000)

Collectors Pack

Self Adhesive Set

ADC66 ADC67 £199.20

ADC64 ADC65 £9.96

ADC68 - £17.50

ADC43 - £29.95

ADC32 ADC82 £9.96

Self-adhesive First Day Cover - ADC94 £11.06

Guido Karp Hand Signed First Day Cover - ADC95 £29.95

The Chinese Year of the Dragon

Set £1.00, £2.50, £3.25, £3.50

Presentation Pack

Issue date 22.01.24

ADB31 ADB81 £10.25

ADB41 - £11.40

First Day Cover - ADB91 £11.35

Sheet Set

ADB66 ADB67 £205.00

RNLI200 Issue date 04.01.24

Set 1st, £1, £1.50, £1.75, £2.00, £3.50

Presentation Pack

ADA31 ADA81 £10.55

ADA41 - £11.70

First Day Cover - ADA91 £11.65

Sheet Set

Prestige Booklet

Booklet Pane

Self-Adhesive Booklet (10 x 85p)

ADA66 ADA67 £105.50

ADA71 ADA72 £21.10

ADA36 ADA37 £10.55

ADA74 ADA75 £8.50

RNLI200 Supporters Pack - ADA50 £29.95

RNLI200 Limited Edition Stamp & Coin Pack - ADA42 £24.99

RNLI200 Limited Edition Coin Pack - ADA40 £14.99

RNLI200 British Islands Collection / Booklets ADA73 - £80.00

RNLI200 British Islands Collection / Presentation Packs ADA43 - £32.50

RNLI200 British Islands Collection / Covers - ADA92 £33.00

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 14.11.23

The Coronation of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla - Long Live the King!

Set £1.28p x 4, £1.82 x 3 plus 1 label

14.11.23

ACK31 ACK81 £10.58

Presentation Pack ACK41 - £11.33

First Day Cover - ACK91 £11.28

Sheet Set ACK66 ACK67 £52.90

Back to the Moon Issue date 06.11.23

Set 80p x 3, £1.28 x 3, £1.51, £2.31

ACM31 ACM81 £10.06

Presentation Pack ACM41 - £10.81

First Day Cover - ACM91 £10.76

Sheet Set

ACM66 ACM67 £108.60

Sheetlet ACM64 - £17.00

Manx Winter Wildlife by Rowan Corlett Issue date 26.10.23

Set 80p, £1.00, £1.28, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72

ACN31 ACN81 £9.62

Presentation Pack ACN41 £10.37

First Day Cover - ACN91 £10.32

Sheet Set

ACN66 ACN67 £192.40

Self-Adhesive Set ACN32 ACN82 £4.80

Self-Adhesive First Day Cover - ACN94 £8.50

Self-Adhesive Sheet of 24 ACN35 £19.20

Birds of Prey Issue date 01.09.23

Set 80p, £1.28 x2, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72

Presentation Pack

First Day Cover -

Sheet Set

Selection of signed framed stamp prints ACL20-25 - £27.50

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PLEASE NOTE: All payments to be made in sterling and will be taken on receipt of your order. Please quote your philatelic account number on all correspondence. Thank you. Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, Isle of Man Post Office, PO Box 10M, Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, British Isles, IM99 1PB Telephone: +44 (0)1624 698430. Opening hours Mon - Fri 9am - 4:45pm PAYMENT BY (PLEASE TICK)

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Isle of Man Stamps and Coins reserves the right to limit the supply of all product lines should the occasion arise where demand exceeds supply. The decision and allocation of available stock rests solely with Isle of Man Stamps and Coins.

COINS & BANKNOTES

Isle of Man coins display our rich culture and varied history. The Isle of Man has a unique constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom, enabling it to mint its own currency – the Manx Pound.

We are official suppliers of Isle of Man Treasury Coins and Banknotes and a member of the International Bank Note Society.

Isle of Man Post Office Online Postage First Day of Service Limited Edition Cover ADS91 £25.00

This very special product marks the introduction of Online Postage, a brand new postal service introduced to residents of the Isle of Man on 11th September 2024.

Each cover is individually numbered from 1 – 100 with a postage paid label is affixed to an official Isle of Man First Day Cover envelope, housing a filler card with further information on this postal innovation.

Mark this historic date in Manx postal history with this special cover. Strictly limited to only 100 pieces worldwide and complete with a certificate of authenticity, this cover will not be re-issued or reproduced.

Isle of Man Stamps and Coins Newsletter 187

Welcome to our Winter 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends

THE MANX MISSILE MAKES RACING HISTORY

MAYORAL VISITS TO POSTAL HEADQUARTERS

LAST ORDER DATES

CELTIC CORVIDS

TECHNICAL DETAILS

ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE IS DELIGHTED TO ISSUE THIS COLLECTION OF SIX STAMPS HIGHLIGHTING THE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS THROUGH A SELECTION OF FESTIVE ILLUSTRATIONS.

COINS & BANKNOTES

Year Collections

2024 Year Set, ADS12, £165

2024 Year Pack - Collection of Presentation Packs, ADS04, £170