Monthly Archives: August 2017

2017 United States Lighthouse Stamp

On July 12 2017 the United States Postal Service issued a sheet of 12 stamps to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of American artist Andrew Wyeth. Each of the stamps features one of Wyeth’s paintings. One of the stamps shows the painting “Sailor’s Valentine” and prominently displays Tenants Harbor Lighthouse, also known as Southern Island Lighthouse. The light, first constructed in 1857 on the coast of Maine, was deactivated in 1933 and was purchased by Andrew Wyeth in 1978. He died in 2009 and the light is currently owned by his son Jamie.

Tenants Harbor (Southern Island) L/H | 12 July 2017 Tenants Harbor (Southern Island) L/H | 12 July 2017

Tenants Harbor (Southern Island) L/H | 12 July 2017 Tenants Harbor (Southern Island) L/H | 12 July 2017

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2017 Republic of China – Taiwan Lighthouse Stamp

On 9 August the stamp shown below went on sale, issued by Chunghwa Post. This stamp is one of a set of four featuring the scenery of Matsu and depicts Tungyin Tao Lighthouse. The lighthouse is located on the small offshore Dongyiun Island in the Matsu archipelago. The stamp is also issued in a sheet of 20 with the lighthouse pictured in the left margin.

Dongyin L/H | 9 Aug 2017 Dongyin L/H | 9 Aug 2017

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