Category Archives: Lighthouses

Republic of China – Taiwan Lighthouse Stamp, 9 Aug 2017

On 9 August 2017 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

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France Lighthouse Stamp, 10 Jul 2017

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is commemorated by this 0.73€ stamp issued by La Poste on 10 July 2017. The light is on the end of the Jetée du Homet  in the right-center of the stamp. While not actually a lighthouse, it is still a lighted aid to navigation. Cherbourg is located on the north coast of France and has a fine deep water harbor.

Jetée du Homet L/H | 7 Jul 2017 | A1486

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