Category Archives: Lighthouses

Isle of Man Lighthouse Stamp, July 2023

On 5 July 2023, Isle of Man issued a set of stamps commemorating 50 years of its post office. These stamps showed other stamps that had been issued over the years. One of them was the 1993 issue (shown below) showing Peel Breakwater L/H.

 

Peel Breakwater L/H | 5 Jul 2023 | A4734 Peel Breakwater L/H | 5 Jul 2023 | A4734

 

Peel Castle Jetty L/H | 4 Jan 1993 Peel Castle Jetty L/H | 4 Jan 1993

 

Thanks to Mike DePaz and Michael Ellison for the information

See more lighthouse stamps from the Isle of Man here

Azerbaijan Lighthouse Stamp, August 2023

On 18 Aug 2023, Azerbaijan issued a sheet of stamps to celebrate the World Chess Championships at Baku. The logo features a stylized version of Maiden’s Tower.

Maiden's Tower | 18 Aug 2023 Maiden's Tower | 18 Aug 2023

 

Maiden's Tower | 18 Aug 2023 Maiden's Tower | 18 Aug 2023

 

Thanks to Jaap for this information.

See more lighthouse stamps from Azerbaijan here