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THE HISTORY PLAYING CARDS MANX OF Issue Number 145 Summer 2014 NEWS In this issue... The History of Manx Playing Cards Panama Canal 100th Anniversary SEPAC 2014 Le Grand Départ Yorkshire - The Road to Paris Peel Cars 50th Anniversary New Isle of Man Treasury Coins • TT 2014 and all the latest news…

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The latest edition of stamps news contains new stamp issues from July - August 2014.

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Issue Number 145 Summer 2014

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In this issue...The History of Manx Playing Cards • Panama Canal 100th Anniversary • SEPAC 2014 Le Grand Départ Yorkshire - The Road to Paris • Peel Cars 50th Anniversary New Isle of Man Treasury Coins • TT 2014 and all the latest news…

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Welcome to our Summer 2014 Newsletter

Unique RAF Red Arrows Set Launched to mark 2014Royal International Air TattooThe 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo in July marked the official celebrations of the RAF Red Arrows’ 50th display season, and to celebrate we launched an exclusive and unique new stamp sheet set.On 3rd June, during the famous Isle of Man TT, the Red Arrows put on two displays in Manx skies, over Ramsey and Douglas. During both displays four aircraft were carrying, stowed in the ‘ground lock’ compartment in the nose, special sheets of our Red Arrows 50th Display Season stamp issue. Our new set includes a sheet flown during each display in a specially-designed mount featuring photos of the Red Arrows in action.Each sheet has also been postmarked with a very special cancellation.This is a limited edition product – just 500 pairs of the flown sheets are available.Prior to the Douglas Bay display Red Arrows Squadron Leader Mike Ling, ‘Red 10’, and the team’s Technical Director, who is an avid stamp collector, visited the Post Office’s TT shop and are pictured with our Prestige Booklets, a collector’s item which features two complete adhesive sets of the special six stamp issue marking the 50th Display Season of the RAF Red Arrows.• See Page 14

Dear Friends,

Since April, when I last put pen to paper, we have seen a lot of activity within the department. The Archibald Knox issue has, not surprisingly, proved very popular as our main postal issue for 2014. Each time I see a letter coming through my letterbox with one of the stamps affixed I see something different within the designs.

During TT week we had a sales stand at the Grandstand where we set up a fun-fair-style photo booth to help raise funds for TT related charities: bikers and locals alike had great fun placing their heads through a cut-out image of John McGuinness!

We had an unexpected visit to the stand on the 3rd June. The ladies on duty were especially impressed when ‘Red 10’ - Mike Ling from the Red Arrows Display Team and a colleague - came by in between displays over Ramsey and Douglas. They were able to confirm that our Red Arrow Booklet Panes were on board the aircraft. I was thrilled, even more so when they sent through a picture of ‘Red 1’ showing

us exactly where they were located; our stamps really do hit dizzy heights in every sense.

As we look forward to our new issues I hope you enjoy all that we have on offer.

People ask where the ideas for issues come from. Well, for our Playing Cards set, it was a chance conversation with a customer, Mr Sommerville, who was looking for a single stamp from the Coronation commemoratives issue, which illustrated a playing card featuring the Queen and Prince Philip. He mentioned Manx playing card historian Mike Goodall’s collection and ‘snap’ we had an issue!

Sorry just had to say it, all good wishes…

General Manager, Isle of Man Stamps & Coins

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News Highlights

Limited Edition Postmarked Envelope to mark theMillennium Anniversary of the Battle of ClontarfAs part of the events commemorating the Battle of Clontarf millennium anniversary, the original illustrations of the stamps went on display at the Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin on Thursday 23rd April and Maxine Cannon was present on the day, representing Isle of Man Stamps and Coins on a trade stand with “Clontarf 2014 Committee Boru merchandise”.Isle of Man Stamps and Coins marks that date 1000 years on by launching a special marked limited edition envelope signed by Victor Ambrus and dated, 23rd April 2014. Only 1000 copies are available and are priced at £15 each. See page 16.

For additional news stories please visit iomstamps.comWinners of ‘Guess The Stamp’ CompetitionCongratulations to winners of the Spring 2014 ‘Guess The Stamp’ Competition. Answer: Operation Overlord 60th Anniversary of D-Day issue date 6 April 2004. Thank you to all entrants, please see reverse of the order form for our Summer 2014 ‘Guess The Stamp’ Competition to be in with a chance of winning one of our 10 fantastic prizes! Thank you to all entrants, better luck next time. Spring 2014 competition winners: Mr Heslop, Mr Guthrie and Mr Thompson.

ITV’s ‘This Morning’ Films War Veteran Hector Duff’sJourney Through to Normandy for 70th Anniversaryof D-DayThe 70th anniversary of D-Day issue, presented by Isle of Man Stamps & Coins was carried to Normandy by war veteran Hector Duff as he made an emotional return to mark the anniversary of June 6th, 1944.ITV’s ‘This Morning’ joined Hector Duff and his family as he travelled through Portsmouth and onto Normandy to prepare for the decennial anniversary of D-Day. Hector’s journey back to the beaches featured on the TV show on 5th June 2014 as arranged by the Isle of Man Post Office. During the commemoration ceremony, Hector was presented with the Legion of Honour Medal by French President François Hollande.To view ITV’s ‘This Morning’ footage of Hector Duff and his return to Normandy visit http://www.itv.com/thismorning/hot-topics/d-day-denise-robertson-remembers-veterans. Opposite: Hector Duff MM BEM with Denise Robertson, ITV ‘This Morning’

TURN TO PAGE 15 FOR OUR D-DAY PRODUCTS

FA Cup History made in the Isle of ManFor the first time ever, an FA Cup Final Commemorative Postal Cover has been issued in the Isle of Man.Dawn Cover Productions of Stockport have produced a cover for every FA Cup Final since 1971 in their Official Football Cover Series. However, this year they saw a golden opportunity to include an additional cover for collectors which was different and would have an Isle of Man stamp on.Hull City have the nickname “The Tigers” because of their black and amber striped shirts. They appeared in the FA Cup final for the first time in their 110 year history and as the Isle of Man currently had a “Tiger” stamp available, this was the deciding factor to sponsor a special handstamp in the Isle of Man.For readers interested in purchasing either the Isle of Man version of the FA Cup final covers, or the traditional Wembley one, they can purchase them directly at www.footballcover.co.uk or by calling 0161 483 1297.

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Issue Date: 16.07.14NEW COLLECTION

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The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a miniature sheet and a single stamp issue featuring original artwork by Manx artist Catherine James.

The Manx winters can be bleak, wet and cold and, on many occasions, “Manannan’s mantle of mist” makes it difficult to see further than the bottom of the garden.

Yet, to awaken on a winter’s morning to windows limned with frost patterns (before central heating) is to enter another dimension, a magical transformation, a silvering of hoar frost-edged leaves. Rusty bracken, teasels and sea holly become gems to rival a jeweller’s window, all against a backdrop of winter lace trees, while the glowing colours of rose hips in the hedges entice hungry birds. Bright red holly berries with shining spiked leaves and ivy bowers bearing beautifully aligned fruits — in colours that range from green/orange to purple/black throughout the winter months — provide food for blackbirds and other members of the thrush family. These bowers also give essential shelter to many creatures on the cold and frosty nights.Then, the extra privilege of discovering, in a hedge of brambles, an old birds’ nest filled with a colourful array of berries, nuts and seeds, to form the jewelled larder of a field mouse.All of these images came to mind when I was asked to design the Winter Flora stamps for the Isle of Man Post Office. This also gave me the need to look in greater detail at the hellebores, now far removed from the original green hellebore, the wild relative of the Christmas rose, yet still retaining - for me - a primeval aspect, despite the amazing colours and patterns. What a designer is nature!I felt very privileged to be asked to design the stamps for the miniature sheet. There is so much beautiful flora in the winter and it’s lovely to highlight this in the stamps. Seeing my artwork in its final form as a miniature sheet is very rewarding indeed.Yes, a Manx winter can be cold and dark. It can also be incredibly beautiful. I hope the Winter Flora stamps give some indication of this other aspect of winter on our Island.

Catherine James

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PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:A Single Stamp Mint SC01 CTO SC51 £0.75

D SEPAC 2014 Folder SC43 £15.00

B Presentation Pack SC41 £1.50

C First Day Cover SC91 £1.45

Illustrations and Text ....Catherine James

Design .......................................... EJC Design

Process ........................... Offset Lithography

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Paper ........................ 110gms PVA Gummed

Perforations ............................... 14 per 2cms

Stamp Size ....................................28 x 42mm

No. of Stamps .................................................. 1

Printer ..........................Lowe Martin Group

Issue Date ..............................16th July 2014

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We are pleased to support the the fifth joint issue of SEPAC stamps with the hellebore stamp, bearing the official SEPAC logo, presented alongside 11 single stamps of SEPAC members inside the special folder containing additional images and information from each member postal administration.

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Issue Date:08.08.14NEW COLLECTION

THE ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE IS PLEASED TO MARK THE CENTENARY OF THIS MOST INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND

TO CELEBRATE THE ROLE PLAYED BY MANXMAN WILLIAM KENNISH.

Alison Crellin writes…

The Panama Canal is a 77 kilometre (48 mile) waterway across the Isthmus of Panama joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Canal runs from Limón Bay at Colón to the Bay of Panama at Balboa and provides a key channel for international marine trade. Within the Canal-which has a minimum depth of 2.5 metres-there are a series of three sets of locks: the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and the Miraflores locks.

Its history can be traced back to the first explorers of the Americas where a narrow land bridge was found to offer the unique opportunity of creating a water passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This potential was recognised by the earliest European colonists of Central America before the idea was seriously pursued in 1819 when the Spanish government authorised the construction of a canal and the creation of a company to complete it.

The project was stalled for some time whilst a number of surveys were taken, one of which was carried out by Manxman William Kennish. Born in Cornaa, Isle of Man, in 1799, he joined the Royal Navy at the age of 22. During his time with the Navy he was recognised by the Society of Arts and Commerce and is remembered as a notable engineer, explorer, inventor, scientist and poet. In 1855 he was employed to plot the Panama Canal which was approved by the United States Government. Sadly, he never saw the start of the Canal’s construction as he died in New York City in 1862.

The Panama Canal was constructed in two stages. A French company headed by Ferdinand de Lesseps-a French diplomat who was involved with the development of the Suez Canal joining the Mediterranean and Red Seas-began the effort to build a route at sea-level, without locks, on 1 January 1880. Work continued until 1893 when disease, the lack of French experience and the sheer difficulty of building a sea-level canal put a halt to progress. The project suffered a high death toll due to epidemics of malaria and yellow fever in the area. This, alongside earthquakes and financial problems, meant an estimated 22,000 workers were lost.

The project was later bought out by the US Government who, in 1906, changed the design to a non-sea-level canal with locks. This decision was made when it was realised that, along with the need to develop disease control facilities, constructing a high-level lock canal would reduce the need for extensive excavation and help prevent landslides therefore counteracting many of the problems the French workforce had encountered. The Panama Canal was opened on 15 August 1914.

The Panama Canal accommodates over 200 tons of cargo and an average of 14,000 ships a year, representing five percent of the world’s shipping industry. The route remains a viable commercial venture with ships today taking approximately nine hours to pass through. It is a vital link in world shipping and one of the busiest waterways in the world, with 2014 marking its 100th anniversary.

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A Miniature Sheet Mint SK25 CTO SK75 £3.50

B Presentation Pack SK42 £4.25

C First Day Cover SK92 £4.20

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Design ...................................Isle of Man AdvertisingText ......................................................Alison CrellinPrinter ............................................................... BDTStamp Size .............................................. 28 x 42mmColours ................................................................... 4

Process........................................Offset LithographyPerforations ...........................................14 per 2cmsPaper ......................................................... 110 gsmsFormat .......................... Mniature Sheet 110 x 70mmIssue Date ....................................... 8th August 2014

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WILLIAM KENNISH (1799-1862)

William Kennish was, in his own words, ‘a Manninagh dooie’ - a true Manxman. Born in Cornaa, Isle of Man in 1799, his father was a small land farmer and Kennish spent his youth working on the farm whilst learning the trade of ship carpentry in Ramsey. Aged 22 he entered the Royal Navy speaking little English and unable to read or write. Within seven years he was promoted to master-carpenter of the British fleet in the Mediterranean, a testament to his technical knowledge and natural abilities.

In 1829 whilst on board HMS Hussar he invented ‘a method for concentrating the fire of a broadside for a ship of war,’ an achievement recognised by the award of the Isis gold medal of the Society of Arts and Commerce. He retired in 1840 and settled in Ballasalla where he took to composing poetry. In 1845 he became a schoolmaster, taking charge of the Parochial School of Ballasalla until he emigrated to America in 1849. He was then employed to survey the tracts on New Grenada and finally, in 1855, he plotted the Panama Canal - joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans - which was approved by the US Government before his death in New York City on 19th March 1862.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS DESIGN: ISLE OF MAN ADVERTISING • TEXT : ALISON CRELLIN • PRINTER: BDT • STAMP SIZE: 28 X 42MM • COLOURS: 4 • PROCESS: OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY PERFORATIONS: 14 PER 2CMS • PAPER: 110 GMS • FORMAT: MINIATURE SHEET 110 X 70MM • ISSUE DATE: 8TH AUGUST 2014

PANAMA CANAL

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CELEBRATING A MARINE MASTERPIECE

WILLIAM KENNISH (1799-1862)

William Kennish was, in his own words, ‘a Manninagh dooie’ - a true Manxman. Born in Cornaa, Isle of Man in 1799, his father was a small land farmer and Kennish spent his youth working on the farm whilst learning the trade of ship carpentry in Ramsey. Aged 22 he entered the Royal Navy speaking little English and unable to read or write. Within seven years he was promoted to master-carpenter of the British fleet in the Mediterranean, a testament to his technical knowledge and natural abilities.

In 1829 whilst on board HMS Hussar he invented ‘a method for concentrating the fire of a broadside for a ship of war,’ an achievement recognised by the award of the Isis gold medal of the Society of Arts and Commerce. He retired in 1840 and settled in Ballasalla where he took to composing poetry. In 1845 he became a schoolmaster, taking charge of the Parochial School of Ballasalla until he emigrated to America in 1849. He was then employed to survey the tracts on New Grenada and finally, in 1855, he plotted the Panama Canal - joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans - which was approved by the US Government before his death in New York City on 19th March 1862. Left: Construction of Panama Canal c. 1910

Above: William Kennish

Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, PO Box 10M, IOM Post Office, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1PB Telephone: (01624) 698430 Fax: (01624) 698434 Email: [email protected] www.iomstamps.com

AcknowledgementsThe Isle of Man Post Office is extremely grateful to Malcolm Calvert, Howard Parkin and Werner Verbrugge for their images and assistance in bringing this postal celebration to fruition.

WILLIAM KENNISH (1799-1862)

William Kennish was, in his own words, ‘a Manninagh dooie’ - a true Manxman. Born in Cornaa, Isle of Man in 1799, his father was a small land farmer and Kennish spent his youth working on the farm whilst learning the trade of ship carpentry in Ramsey. Aged 22 he entered the Royal Navy speaking little English and unable to read or write. Within seven years he was promoted to master-carpenter of the British fleet in the Mediterranean, a testament to his technical knowledge and natural abilities.

In 1829 whilst on board HMS Hussar he invented ‘a method for concentrating the fire of a broadside for a ship of war,’ an achievement recognised by the award of the Isis gold medal of the Society of Arts and Commerce. He retired in 1840 and settled in Ballasalla where he took to composing poetry. In 1845 he became a schoolmaster, taking charge of the Parochial School of Ballasalla until he emigrated to America in 1849. He was then employed to survey the tracts on New Grenada and finally, in 1855, he plotted the Panama Canal - joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans - which was approved by the US Government before his death in New York City on 19th March 1862.

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Issue Date: 08.08.14NEW COLLECTION

THE ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE IS PLEASED TO PRESENT A FASCINATING INSIGHT INTO THE HISTORY AND

IMAGERY OF ISLE OF MAN PLAYING CARDS.

Alison Crellin writes...

The history of playing cards is one filled with mystery and intrigue because, although many facts are certain about their origins, some details are still subject to debate. The main problem faced with pinning down their creation is due to the fragility of paper,

however early examples can be traced to China - where most experts agree they originated - as far back as 1294.

It is thought that playing cards first arrived in Southern Europe during the late 1300s, spreading quickly via trade and colonialism, due to their small size and nature. Whilst different countries infused their local tastes into designs, the core elements of the decks and suits - based on the French red and black colour scheme - were established by the end of the 15th century. This model is closest to the version of cards we know and love today.

Originally decks of cards were produced by hand which meant they were only available to the rich upper class. However, as printing techniques improved their accessibility increased. This meant that the sale and use of playing cards grew more common.

Gambling became a popular pastime which led to the church and state intervening in order to control their use.

It is reported that card games were banned in Florence, Italy in 1376 and, in 15th century England playing cards were forbidden apart from the 12 days of Christmas. There are even statements saying Henry VIII felt that card games were distracting his bowmen from training!

In the late 19th century the Isle of Man began to benefit from a growing tourist industry and the Island developed into a favoured destination with visitors from Lancashire and Yorkshire. Hotels and boarding houses began to open alongside cafés and souvenir shops in order to cater for the visiting trade. Warrington businessman, Samuel Webb, opened his first shop in Duke Street, Douglas - later “Webb’s Bazaar, Public Lounge, Louvre and Gallery” in Strand Street, Douglas - after noting a demand for the sale of novelty goods to holidaymakers wishing to commemorate their trip.

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PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

TECHNICAL DETAILS

A Presentation Pack SJ41 £6.95

B Set Mint SJ31 CTO SJ81

£6.20

C First Day Cover SJ91 £6.90

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Text ............................................................................................Alison Crellin

Design ..........................................................................................EJC Design

Printer ..................................................................................... Lowe-Martin

Stamp Size ................................................................................32 x 40mm

Colours ...........................................................................................................4

Process ........................................................................Offset Lithography

Perforations ........................................................................... 13 per 2cms

Paper ....................................................................110gms PVA Gummed

No. of Stamps ..............................................................................................6

Format .....................................................................................Sheets of 20

Issue Date ......................................................................8th August 2014

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Initially the backs of playing cards were left blank and were often used for writing notes and love letters, however, Webb had a card up his sleeve, having seen decks from the continent adapted as souvenir items for tourists. These cards had customised scenic views on each of the aces and, in 1863, having seen the potential for this product, Webb instructed London-based Charles Goodall and Sons to produce the first order. Over the next 57 years, they, along with Thomas De La Rue, Woolley, Valentine and companies in Britain, Austria, Germany and USA, produced approximately 30 different designs. Early packs included black and white illustrations of quintessential Island settings and later progressed to photographed locations. The backs commonly featured iconic Manx elements such as the Three Legs of Man or Manx cats, all of which added up to produce perfect tourist collectables.

Webb died in 1903, but his entrepreneurial spark came up trumps leaving a unique legacy in Manx playing card history.

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Coin Collections

The Isle of Man Treasury Coin Collection As appointed agents for Isle of Man Treasury coins we are proud to offer a selection of these unique and beautifully-crafted cupro-nickel items. We concentrate mainly on coin sets which complement our philatelic collection. The collections are also available from our retail outlets on the Isle of Man and from our website www.iomstamps.com

A number of other Isle of Man Treasury coins are available - for a comprehensive list please visit: www.pobjoy.com or contact Pobjoy Mint Ltd. on 01737 818181

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John McGuinness 50p Coin Top road racing star John McGuinness is a legend at the Isle of Man TT, and we are proud to bring fans and collectors a 50p coin to celebrate his achievements. This coin, struck in cupro nickel by Pobjoy Mint, features an image of John in action, as he is perhaps best-known to TT fans, and is supplied in a wallet or special giftpack.John McGuinness 50p Coin in Wallet AG82 £2.00John McGuinness 50p Coin in Gift Pack AG83 £3.95

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JOHN MCGUINNESS THE FIRST

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Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, PO Box IOM,

Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, British Isles, IM99 1PB

Tel: +44 (0) 1624 698430E-Mail [email protected] www.iomstamps.com

JOHN MCGUINNESS THE FIRST 20 TT WINS

This Isle of Man 50p coin was minted to celebrate the 20th

TT victory of road racing legend John McGuinness and

features the ‘Morecambe Missile’ in action at the world-

famous Isle of Man TT.It was 15 years ago that John secured his first TT win, riding

the Vimto Honda in the 1999 Lightweight 250cc, and last

year he smashed another barrier, winning a dramatic Senior

race to take his 20th title.

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Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, PO Box IOM, Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, British Isles, IM99 1PB Tel: +44 (0) 1624 698430E-Mail [email protected] www.iomstamps.com

JOHN MCGUINNESS THE FIRST 20 TT WINS This Isle of Man 50p coin was minted to celebrate the 20th TT victory of road racing legend John McGuinness and features the ‘Morecambe Missile’ in action at the world-famous Isle of Man TT.It was 15 years ago that John secured his first TT win, riding the Vimto Honda in the 1999 Lightweight 250cc, and last year he smashed another barrier, winning a dramatic Senior race to take his 20th title.

D-Day Crown in a box AG86 £12.95

WWI Christmas Day Truce Crown in box AG80 £12.95

Decimal Coin Set AG02 £27.50

John McGuinness Limited Edition CollectionThis unique booklet is a must for every fan of the Isle of Man TT and all genuine enthusiasts. Limited to just 1,000, the folder celebrating the first 20 TT wins of John McGuinness contains a brand new 50p coin, a stunning stamp sheet and a special individually-numbered cover personally signed by McGuinness. Inside the booklet is the full story of John’s first 20 wins, plus action-packed pictures all courtesy of respected road racing photographer Stephen Davison.

John McGuinness Limited Edition Collection TT43 £35.00

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Stunning New Coin Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Matthew FlindersThis beautiful coin celebrates the 200th anniversary of Captain Matthew Flinders, the English navigator and cartographer who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and to identify it as a continent. This special coin shows HMS Investigator and a map of Australia surrounded by iconic images that represent the country. Available in cupro nickel, presented in a plush-lined collector’s case.

Matthew Flinders Crown AG84 £12.95

World War 1 Commemorative Medallion This specially-struck medallion commemorates the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1, and pays tribute to all the Manx men and women involved in the conflict and affected by the events which took place between 1914 and 1918. It is limited to just 750 pieces and is sure to be a highly prized collectable, as well as a fitting commemoration of this anniversary. The medallion is struck in zinc alloy and plated in a silver-coloured nickel which showcases the outstanding embossed designs on both sides. Measuring 40mm in diameter, it is available in a velvet pouch or presented in a special case.

World War 1 Commemorative Medallion SB19 £12.50World War 1 Commemorative Medallion in case SB20 £22.50

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CoinsIOM Decimal Coin Set AG02 £27.50Five Pound Coin AG03 £16.50Lifetime of Service Royal Crown AG31 £12.95HM Queen Coronation Crown in a box AG44 £12.95HM Queen Visit to Canada Crown in a box AG45 £12.95Olympics 2012 (Set of 6 coins in a box) AG48 £75.00Mark Cavendish Stamp & Coin Pack AG54 £15.00Diamond Jubilee Stamp & Coin Pack AG55 £15.00David Knight Tyre & Coin Pack AG61 £15.00David Knight 50p Coin in a box AG62 £9.95St Patrick & the Snake Crown in a box AG66 £12.95

Kermode Bear Crown in a box AG67 £12.95Kermode Bear Gift Pack AG68 £19.95Elizabeth & Victoria Crown in a box AG69 £12.95Siberian Cat Crown in a box AG70 £12.95Royal Family Crown in a box AG71 £12.95Sochi Winter Olympics 4 px Set AG72 £52.00Snowshoe Cat Crown AG79 £12.95WWI Christmas Day Truce Crown AG80 £12.95WWI Horse No Man’s Land Crown AG81 £12.95John McGuinness 50p Coin AG82 £2.00John McGuinness 50p Gift Pack AG83 £3.95Matthew Flinders Crown AG84 £12.95D-Day 70th Anniversary Crown AG86 £12.95

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Le Grand Départ Gift PackFor all collectors and fans of le Tour we have brought together the ultimate collection featuring our officially licensed sheetlet set of Isle of Man stamps which brings to life the UK Tour stages and three of the stand-out stages from Belgium and France as well as a set of full-colour large scale mint pre-paid postcards. The collection is introduced by Yorkshire’s own Brian Robinson, the first Briton to compete in the Tour and the first to win a stage. Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Gift Pack RG45 £15.00

Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Set of Six SheetletsThe perfect collection for fans of le Tour and cycling enthusiasts, this set of six pictorial sheetlets celebrating le Grand Départ Yorkshire brings to life the Tour’s journey from Leeds to Paris Champs-Elysees. Available as six loose sheetlets or a unique sheetlet gift set presented as two ‘concertinas’, including commentary by cycling writer Richard Allen and endorsed by the Tour’s official historian and first Briton to win a stage of the Tour, Brian Robinson. Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Set of Six Sheetlets Mint RG68 CTO RG69 £8.82 Sheetlet Gift Set Mint RG70 £9.50

Le Grand Départ Special CoverOur officially-licensed celebration of le Tour de France features the full sheet for the ‘Premiere Etape’ / Stage 1 from Leeds to Harrogate, cancelled with a very special postmark to commemorate the start of this historic event on 5th July and accompanied by an enthralling illustrated information card by cycling writer Richard Allen.

Le Grand Départ Special Cover RG96 £7.50

SHEETLET GIFT SET MINT RG70

£9.50

NEW FOR 2014

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Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Set of Six PostcardsLimited to just 2500 sets, these full-colour large scale pre-paid postcards feature all six officially-licensed sheetlets celebrating le Grand Départ and eight heroes of le Tour. Available in mint condition or cancelled with a special Tour postmark, and measuring 180 x 100mm they are perfectly sized to be framed as an eye-catching set.Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Set of Six Postcards Mint RG27 CTO RG77 £5.50

Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Mounted Pictorial Sheetlet SetA perfect collectable and great gift idea, this stunning mounted collectable features each of our officially branded special edition sheetlets for Yorkshire stages of the 2014 Tour de France, depicting cycling heroes ‘Manx Missile’ Mark Cavendish and 1958 Tour stage winner and Yorkshireman Brian Robinson, as well as iconic landmarks associated with each stage, including the Leeds Arena where the opening ceremony took place on 3rd July and the site of the Grand Départ outside of Harewood House in Leeds. Measuring 297 x 420mm, the set is perfectly sized to be framed as a lasting memento of the greatest race’s return to Britain.

Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Mounted Pictorial Sheetlet Set RG46 £20.00

Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Brian Robinson Signed CoverOur officially-licensed celebration of le Tour de France signed by the first British Tour stage winner and Yorkshire man Brian Robinson, this special limited edition cover features the complete sheet for Stage 2 from York to Sheffield, postmarked with the 5th July for le Grand Départ. Limited to just 500 personally signed and hand numbered covers this is an essential one-off collectable for all dedicated fans of le Tour.Le Grand Départ Yorkshire Brian Robinson Signed Cover RG97 £20.00

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THE 50TH DISPLAY SEASON Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, PO Box 10M, IOM Post Office, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1PB Telephone: (01624) 698430 Fax: (01624) 698434 Email: [email protected] www.iomstamps.com A POSTAL TRIBUTE

Red Arrows Prestige BookletThis stunning collector’s item features two complete self-adhesive sets of our special six-stamp issue marking the 50th Display Season of the RAF Red Arrows, plus specially-designed labels featuring icons of the team. The booklet also features stunning photos courtesy of the RAF, showing the Red Arrows in action, as well as photos of the team over the Isle of Man. It is an essential for all fans of the Red Arrows and serious collectors.Red Arrows Prestige Booklet SD71 £11.94

Self adhesive Stamp Pane from Booklet Mint SD32 CTO SD82 £5.97

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The Schneider Trophy – 100th Anniversary of Howard Pixton’s Victory FolderThis folder is a celebration of British Aviation hero Howard Pixton, who was the first Briton to win the International Schneider Trophy Seaplane Race. To mark the 100th anniversary of the pioneer aviator’s victory, we have produced this special edition folder, which features the Pixton story told by his daughter Stella, photos from the race, a special cover signed by aviation hero Captain Eric Brown, the Fleet Air Arm’s most decorated pilot, and both the perforate and imperforate sheetlets.

Folder AH43 £35.00

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RAF Red Arrows 50th Display Season Flown Stamp Sheet SetsThis unique collectable includes two stamp sheets which flew with the RAF Red Arrows as the world-famous aerobatic display team performed over the Isle of Man on 3rd June 2014, during the TT races. Squadron Leader Jim Turner arranged for the sheets to be stowed inside the ‘ground lock’ compartment in the noses of four of the famous aircraft for the display over Ramsey and Douglas. The set includes a sheet from each display, each postmarked with a very special cancellation, and is accompanied by a specially-designed mount featuring photos of the Red Arrows in action. These sets are strictly limited to just 500 pairs.RAF Red Arrows 50th Display Season Flown Stamp Sheet Sets SD35 £15.00

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D-Day – The 70th Anniversary Commemorative Sheet Featuring the very best commemorative D-Day stamps from the Isle of Man Post Office, this 70th anniversary sheet honours all those involved in the liberation of Europe. Commemorative Sheet in Wrap Mint SH64 CTO SH65 £8.78

D-Day – The 70th Anniversary Commemorative Folder Limited to 500, this commemorative folder marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day with the extraordinary story of Manxman Hector Duff, a special Isle of Man crown, stamp sheet and special cover signed by Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL. D-Day – The 70th Anniversary Commemorative Folder SH43 £35.00

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The Schneider Trophy – 100th Anniversary of Howard Pixton’s Victory Commemorative SheetsThe stamp sheetlets, featuring four stamps depicting Pixton’s winning plane,the Sopwith Tabloid, are available as a perforate and, as an unusual collectable,imperforate numbered sheetlet.

Commemorative Sheet Mint AH64 CTO AH65 £3.00 Imperforate Commemorative Sheet Mint AH68 £7.50

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Peel Cars 50th Anniversary Special Cover Issued 31st July 2014Limited to 500 hand numbered items, this special cover celebrates 50 years of the highly distinctive Peel P50 and Trident micro cars that were produced by Peel Engineering Company on the Isle of Man during the 1950s and 1960s. The accompanying illustrated information card written by Grant Kearney, a Peel Car enthusiast and owner of a Trident, pictured on the 31p stamp, plots the history of Peel Engineering and these iconic cars. Fifty years on, these unique cars are now more popular than ever and the 50th birthday celebration will see the largest number ever to return to the Island to rally at the Peels to Peel Festival.

Peel Cars 50th Anniversary Special Cover KG95 £10.00

Battle of Clontarf Artist Signed Cover Issued 23rd April 2014

A limited edition of just 1000 hand-numbered covers personally signed by the artist Victor Ambrus. The cover features six postage stamps in the Clontarf range and includes the application of a one day only pictorial postmark dated the 23rd April 2014 to commemorate the millennium of this momentous battle.

Battle of Clontarf Artist Signed Cover SG98 £15.00

Michael Dunlop Print Issued 31st May 2014This stunning A4 print celebrates Michael Dunlop’s Superbike victory on Saturday, May 31st 2014, 75 years after Georg Meier first won the Senior TT in 1939, also with a BMW, to secure a milestone triumph at the world-famous road race. Perfect for framing, it is the ideal gift for any TT fan. Michael Dunlop Print TT45 £12.50

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Bruce Anstey Limited Edition PostcardThis stunning prepaid postcard celebrates the moment of TT history when the enigmatic Kiwi road racer Bruce Anstey lit up the 2014 Dainese Superbike TT with an astonishing new outright lap record of 132.298mph at the first event of the 2014 race week. Bruce Anstey Limited Edition PostcardMint TT75 CTO TT76 £1.75

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Mint Stamps: Mint stamps have not been used for postage and accordingly bear no cancellation. They should be in pristine condition having full gum and perfect perforations. Cancelled to Order (CTO): Mint stamps that have been cancelled while still in sheet format prior to being separated into individual or blocks of stamps. First Day Cover: A specially designed envelope on which a full set of stamps, or a miniature sheet, is affixed and cancelled on the first day of issue. Presentation Packs: Packs containing a set of stamps or miniature sheet inserted within a clear acetate mounted black card. The outer cover contains details of the stamps and a short narrative of the issue subject.

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Lindner Year Pages2013 RL02 £14.00 2013m RL03 £5.60 2012 QK02 £14.00 2012m QK03 £5.60

Year + m = Miniature Sheet Page

To purchase pages from 1973-2011 please contact us. Albums and Pages

Lindner Album Full 2013 DK01 £444.60

Comprises 3 empty albums (in slipcases) and pages for sets & miniature sheets from 1973 - 2013 inclusive.

Lindner Album Empty AZ04 £52.50Lindner Blank Page AZ05 £2.50Lindner First Day Cover Page (Holds 4 covers) AZ06 £3.50Lindner Postcard Page (Holds 8 cards) AZ07 £3.50Lindner Sheetlet Page, size (H 285 mm x W 230 mm) AZ08 £3.50Lindner Stock Page AZ09 £3.50Davo Album Pages 2013 RL11 £16.50Davo FDC Double Album AY05 £30.00Davo FDC Album Pages (Pack of 10) AY06 £15.00FDC Album with 20 pages (40 covers) AZ01 £13.50Extra FDC pages (Pack of 10) AZ02 £5.00Presentation Pack Binder AZ03 £9.00Newsletter Holder AY04 £8.50Year Set Album AY07 £20.00

The Flowers Set 1p 2p 4p 5p 10p 20p 21p 22p 25p 26p 30p 50p £1.00 Queen and Queen Mother £2.50 £3.00 Mint BA32 CTO BA82 £8.66

The Definitives Collection

Year Collection of Presentation Packs (including complimentary binder)2013 RL04 £83.00 2012 QK04 £72.00

Year Sets2013 RL12 £72.002012 QK12 £60.00

KilowareKiloware Packet (100 different stamps) AX40 £7.50

YearbooksIOM Post Office Yearbook 2013 RL07 £72.00IOM Post Office Yearbook 2012 QK07 £62.00

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100th Anniversary of the Panama Canal Issued 08.08.14 Miniature Sheet £3 x 1 SK25 SK75 £3.50Presentation Pack SK42 - £4.25First Day Cover - SK92 £4.20

The History of Manx Playing Cards Issued 08.08.14Set 42p, 75p, 90p, £1.10, £1.21, £1.82 SJ31 SJ81 £6.20Presentation Pack SJ41 - £6.95First Day Cover - SJ91 £6.90

SEPAC Flora Issued 16.07.14 Single Stamp SC01 SC51 £0.75Presentation Pack SC41 - £1.50First Day Cover - SC91 £1.45Sepac Folder SC43 - £15.00

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D-Day Issued 08.05.14Set 42p, 75p, 90p, £1.10, £1.44, £1.82 SH31 SH41 £6.43Presentation Pack SH41 - £7.18First Day Cover - SH91 £7.13Commemorative Sheet SH64 SH65 £8.78Folder SH43 - £35.00 Rare Breeds Miniature Sheet Issued 16.04.14Miniature Sheet 38p x 6 SF25 SF75 £2.28Presentation Pack SF42 - £3.03First Day Cover - SF92 £2.98Battle of Clontarf Issued 15.04.14Set 2p, 42p, 90p, £1, £1.60, £2.30 SG31 SG81 £6.24Presentation Pack SG41 - £6.99First Day Cover - SG91 £6.94Archibald Knox Issued 04.04.14Set 42p x 5, 75p x 5 SE31 SE81 £5.85Presentation Pack SE41 - £6.60First Day Cover - SE91 £6.55Self-adhesive Booklet SE73 SE74 £5.04

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Standing Order Despatch Date: 19.02.14Red Arrows 50th Anniversary Issued 19.02.14Set 40p, 42p, 69p, 73p, £1.08, £2.65 SD31 SD81 £5.97Presentation Pack SD41 - £6.72First Day Cover - SD91 £6.67Prestige Booklet SD71 - £11.94 Self Adhesive Pane from Booklet SD32 SD82 £5.97

World War I - Life in the Trenches Issued 19.02.14Set 40p, 42p, 69p, £1.08, £1.41, £1.60 SB31 SB81 £5.60Presentation Pack SB41 - £6.35First Day Cover - SB91 £6.30Folder SB43 - £30.00

World War I - Trench Art Miniature Sheet Issued 19.02.14Miniature Sheet £3 SB25 SB75 £3.00Presentation Pack SB42 - £3.75First Day Cover - SB92 £3.70Island of Culture 2014 Issued 06.01.14Set IOM x 2, UK x 2, EU x 1, RoW x 3 SA31 SA81 £5.94Presentation Pack SA41 - £6.69First Day Cover - SA91 £6.64Europa First Day Cover - SA96 £2.75Europa Sheet SA68 SA69 £7.50Set of 8 Postcards SA60 - £5.00Gift Pack (Presentation Pack and Postcards) SA43 - £15.00Limited Edition Print (Large) SA62 - £50.00

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Standing Order Despatch Date: 17.10.13A Christmas Stamp Gallery Issued 17.10.13Set 40p, 42p, 73p, £1.08, £1.19, £1.78 RI31 RI81 £5.60Presentation Pack RI41 - £6.35First Day Cover - RI91 £6.30Self-adhesive IOM & UK values set RI32 RI82 £0.82

Big Cats Issued 13.09.13Set 40p, 42p, 69p, £1.20, £1.60, £1.61 RJ31 RJ81 £5.92Presentation Pack RJ41 - £6.67First Day Cover - RJ91 £6.62SEPAC Folder 2013 RJ43 - £15.00

A Journey Through Africa Miniature Sheet Issued 13.09.13Miniature Sheet 75p x 4 RJ25 RJ75 £3.00Presentation Pack RJ42 - £3.75First Day Cover - RJ92 £3.70

HRH Prince George of Cambridge Issued 31.07.13Label Set £1 x 2 RK31 RK81 £2.00Sheet £1 x 8 RK66 RK67 £8.00Reprint Cover CTO - RK91 £3.00Reprint Cover Special Postmarks - RK96 £8.50A Postal Tribute RK43 - £25.00Celebration Folder RK44 - £16.50

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Announcing the Birth ofHRH Prince George

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Announcing the Birth ofHRH Prince George

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MINT CTO PRICEStanding Order Despatch Date: 19.02.14Limited Edition Print (Large) SA62 - £50.00Limited Edition Visual Art Print (Small) SA10 - £17.50Limited Edition Drama Print (Small) SA11 - £17.50Limited Edition Literature Print (Small) SA12 - £17.50Limited Edition Film Print (Small) SA13 - £17.50Limited Edition Music Print (Small) SA14 - £17.50Limited Edition Craft Print (Small) SA15 - £17.50Limited Edition Dance (Small) SA16 - £17.50Limited Edition Design Print (Small) SA17 - £17.50

Winter Flora Miniature Sheet Issued 06.01.14Miniature Sheet 75p x 4 SC25 SC75 £3.00Presentation Pack SC42 - £3.75First Day Cover - SC92 £3.70

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Christmas Issued 23.10.14 Set 42p, 42p, 42p, 75p, 90p £1.21, £1.82 SI31 SI81 £5.94 Presentation Pack SI41 - £6.69 First Day Cover - SI91 £6.64 Manx Radio 50th Anniversary Issued 01.10.14 Set 42p, 42p, 50p, 50p, 75p, 75p, £1.20, £1.20 SL31 SL81 £5.74Presentation Pack SL41 - £6.49First Day Cover - SL91 £6.44Dark Skies Issued 01.09.14 Set 42p, £1.64, £1.82, £2.30 SN31 SN81 £6.18 Presentation Pack SN41 - £6.93First Day Cover - SN91 £6.88

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Do you recognise the close-up of one of our stamp issues opposite? Simply tell us which issue it was and send your entry to us at Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, PO Box IOM, Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, British Isles, IM99 1PB to be in with a chance of winning one of 10 fantastic prizes!

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Christmas Issue date 23.10.2014Six stamps celebrating a well-known Christmas theme.

Dark Skies Issue date 01.09.2014In the Isle of Man we have fantastically clear skies and a unique role in the subjects of astronomy and astronautics. Acknowledged as the fifth most likely nation in the world to go to space, it is difficult to see from orbit because the Island has very little light pollution. Consequently the Island is one of the best places in the British Isles for stargazing and in 2012 the Island was awarded Dark Skies Discovery Status. Now with a total of 26 Dark Skies sites, the Island has the highest concentration in the British Isles.

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ENTER TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING ATOUR DE FRANCE GIFT PACKCLOSING DATE 19.09.14

St Thomas’ Church Murals Miniature Sheet Issued 08.08.13Newspaper Headlines Issued 04.07.13Edition 100 Tour De France Issued 19.06.13

The 50th Anniversary of Manx Radio Issue date 01.10.2014Manx Radio has the historic distinction of being the first commercial radio station in the British Isles, at a time when broadcasting was a monopoly enjoyed by the BBC with no advertising content.The idea for it was born in 1960 by the setting up of a Manx Government-sponsored company to be a possible vehicle for launching commercial radio and TV programmes from the Isle of Man to the whole of the UK and well beyond, raising substantial revenues for the Manx Treasury. It was a brilliant and exciting concept, especially financially.

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