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2022 Isle of Man Lighthouse Stamp

Posted on April 3, 2022 | Leave a comment

On 8 March 2022 The Isle of Man issued a set of six stamps commemorating the Sculptures of Michael Sandle RA. One of the stamps shows the Malta Siege Bell Monument located in Valetta, Malta. In the background we see St. Elmo L/H (left) and Ricasoli Breakwater L/H (right). The artwork of this stamp is also used on the cover of the presentation pack for this issue.

Ricasoli and St. Elmo Lights (Malta) | 8 Mar 2022 Ricasoli and St. Elmo Lights (Malta) | 8 Mar 2022

 

Ricasoli and St. Elmo Lights (Malta) | 8 Mar 2022 - presentation pack cover Ricasoli and St. Elmo Lights (Malta) | 8 Mar 2022 - presentation pack cover

 

Thanks to Jaap for information about this issue.

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October 2018 Isle of Man Lighthouse Stamps

Posted on November 2, 2018 | Leave a comment

On 18 Oct 2018 the Isle of Man issued a set of four stamps commemorating the 20oth anniversary of the first permanent lighthouses on the island which is located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. The Point of Ayre lighthouses are located at the northern end of the island and the Calf of Man lighthouses are on a small island at the extreme south end of the main island.

Point of Ayre High L/H | 18 Oct 2018 Point of Ayre High L/H | 18 Oct 2018

Point of Ayre High L/H, Point of Ayre Low L/H | 18 Oct 2018 Point of Ayre High L/H, Point of Ayre Low L/H | 18 Oct 2018

Calf of Man High L/H, Calf of Man L/H, Calf of Man Low L/H, Chicken Rock L/H | 18 Oct 2018 Calf of Man High L/H, Calf of Man L/H, Calf of Man Low L/H, Chicken Rock L/H | 18 Oct 2018

Calf of Man Low L/H | 18 Oct 2018 Calf of Man Low L/H | 18 Oct 2018

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