Category Archives: Lighthouses

Brazil Lighthouse Stamp, 1 Aug 2022

On 1 August 2022, Correio Brazil issued a se-tenant of 3 stamps to commemorate the first South Atlantic air crossing. The first of these stamps shows the point of departure of the flight, Lisbon, Portugal and the Torre de Belem which is the site of a former lighthouse.

Torre de Belem | 1 Aug 2022 Torre de Belem | 1 Aug 2022

 

Thanks to Will Diersmann for bringing this issue to our attention.

See more lighthouse stamps from Brazil here.

March 2023 Isle of Man Lighthouse Stamp

On 15 March 2023, the Isle of Man released a set of six stamps commemorating the artwork of Michele Tramontana. The £2.31 value shows Raglin Pier Lighthouse which is located at the end of a stone pier  in Port Erin on the southwest coast of the island.

Raglin Pier L/H | 15 Mar 2023 | A4744 Raglin Pier L/H | 15 Mar 2023 | A4744

 

Thanks to Jaap Termes and Michael Ellison for information about this issue.

See more lighthouse stamps from Isle of Man here