Category Archives: Lighthouses

New Caledonia Lighthouse Stamp, July 2023

On 24 July 2023, New Caledonia released a stamp honoring its famous Amédée Lighthouse. This lighthouse, built in 1865 in France is one of the world’s tallest cast iron lighthouses.

Ameédée L/H | 24 Jul 2023 | K4802.1 Ameédée L/H | 24 Jul 2023 | K4802.1

 

Thanks to Jaap and Mike DePaz for information and the image for this stamp.

See more lighthouse stamps from New Caledonia here

 

Aruba Lighthouse Stamp, July 2023

On 14 July 2023, Post Aruba issued a set of four stamps titled Sunsets of Aruba.The 90c stamp has a stylized image of California Lighthouse which is located at the northwest point of the island.

California L/H | 14 Jul 2023 | J6330 California L/H | 14 Jul 2023 | J6330

 

Thanks to Mike DePaz for alerting us to this issue.

See more lighthouse stamps from Aruba here.