Monthly Archives: April 2013

Vintage Jersey Stamps

These stamps show La Corbiere Lighthouse. The first was issued in 1943 under German Occupation. The second was issued on 2 Jun 1993 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the issuance of the German Occupation stamps.

La Corbière L/H | 8 Jun 1943 | Issued under German Occupation La Corbière L/H | 8 Jun 1943 | Issued under German Occupation

La Corbière L/H | 2 Jun 1993 La Corbière L/H | 2 Jun 1993

Azores 2007

This stamp shows Capelinhos Lighthouse in the foreground with the Capelinhos volcano erupting in the background. The stamp was issued on 27 Sep 2007 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the eruption of the volcano on the west end of Isla De Faial.

Capelinhos L/H | 27 Sep 2007 (50th anniversary of the Capelinhos eruption) Capelinhos L/H | 27 Sep 2007 (50th anniversary of the Capelinhos eruption)

 

See more lighthouse stamps from the Azores here