Category Archives: Lighthouses

Germany Lighthouse Stamp, 1 Mar 2017

On 1 March 2017 Deutsche Post issued this stamp showing a cartoonish version of Pilsum Lighthouse. The accompanying sheet of 10 also shows Pilsum in the right margin. Pilsum Light marked the Emshörn and operated from 1891 to 1915 when it was deactivated during war time. After the war it was no longer needed as the channel was changed. Today it is privately owned and maintained.

Pilsum L/H | 1 Mar 2017

Pilsum L/H | 1 Mar 2017 | self adhesive

Pilsum L/H | 1 Mar 2017

To view other German lighthouse stamps click here

Alderney Lighthouse Stamps, 1 Feb 2017

Today, 1 Feb 2017, Guernsey Post issued a set of 6 stamps honoring the 1st edition map of Alderney and Burhou created by the architect Addison Warren. Two of the stamps and the interesting mini sheet show a stylized version of Alderney Lighthouse. The lighthouse location, at the upper right, is marked by a red arrow on the first image shown below. Each of the stamps is available as a single or in sheets of 10.

Mannez L/H | 1 Feb 2017

Mannez L/H | 1 Feb 2017

Mannez L/H | 1 Feb 2017 | A1536

Die-cut mini sheet of 1 stamp

 

 

Additional lighthouse stamps from Alderney can be seen here