Monthly Archives: October 2015

Macau Guia Lighthouse 150th Anniversary, 8 Jul 2015

On 8 July 2015 Macau Post issued a set of two stamps and a souvenir sheet to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Guia lighthouse. Guia was the first western style lighthouse built on the coast of China. It was constructed in 1865 on the highest point in Macau but was damaged by a typhoon and was inactive from 1874 to 1910.

Guia L/H | 8 Jul 2015 | P3416

Guia L/H | 8 Jul 2015 | P3416

Guia L/H | 8 Jul 2015 | P3416

Guia L/H | 8 Jul 2015 | P3416

 

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Estonia Lighthouse Stamp, 16 Oct 2015

On 16 Oct 2015 Eesti Post issued the latest in the lighthouse series of stamps. This stamp features Tahkuna lighthouse. This lighthouse along with Ristna  lighthouse was prefabricated in cast iron in France in 1874 and erected on it’s present site in 1875.

Tahkuna L/H | 14 Oct 2015 | C3754

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