Isle of Man Stamp & Coins Newsletter 183

NEWS Issue Number 183

Autumn 2023

In this issue...

Birds of Prey by Jeremy Paul • Manx Winter Wildlife by Rowan Corlett Back to the Moon • The Coronation of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla Long Live the King!

Welcome to our Autumn 2023 Newsletter

Dear Friends Sitting in our office today it’s definitely showing signs that winter is just around the corner, albeit we had a lovely September especially on the 2nd September when we held our 50th Anniversary all Island Treasure Hunt. It was a lot of fun with all the questions based around many areas of the Post Office.

Looking at our Year Collection for 2023 it’s clear we have recorded a lot of change; the new cypher for the reign of King Charles III, Back to the Moon and moving into the next chapter of Isle of Man Stamps & Coins. Thankfully we have also kept true to our traditions; Birds of Prey by Jeremy Paul has received wide acclaim as have the Kneale Archives, brought together by Emma Cooke of EJC Design and my colleague Paul.

Looking forward to January 2024 and RNLI 200 when everyone will come together to celebrate and pay tribute to the selfless service members make to saving lives at sea. It has been an honour to work

very closely with our friends at Guernsey and Jersey Post along with the in-house design team at the RNLI to bring a unified collection together, all of which are in support of the charity.

So there is much to look forward to in 2024, but most importantly it is to serve your needs as a collector of Isle of Man Stamps & Coins.

With all good wishes and sincere thanks from all the Team

Maxine and all the team at Stamps & Coins

POST OFFICE JUBILEE CELEBRATED AT MANX MUSEUM On Monday 17th July the Postal Jubilee exhibition was officially opened to the public at the Manx Museum. Curated to share the extensive postal history of the Isle of Man, the exhibition ran through to 24th September. Many IOMPO colleagues past and present loaned exhibits to form the display, which was curated by Paul Ford with the help of our 50th Anniversary Committee.

We were delighted to host a corporate event at the exhibition on 19th September, welcoming partners from across the business to celebrate our anniversary. Many thanks to all those who visited and enjoyed the exhibition and to Manx National Heritage for allowing the use of the space.

View further PO50 content at https://www.iompost.com/about/fifty-years/

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ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SIR JOHN LORIMER KCB DSO MBE IOMPO was delighted to welcome His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor & Lady Lorimer to Postal Headquarters in our 50th anniversary year. His Excellency unveiled a mosaic created by artist George Dereford in 1983, derived from the Viking stamp designed by John Nicholson in 1973 (see below).

The mosaic now proudly welcomes visitors to POHQ. Right: His Excellency visits the production team of IOM S&C, taking particular interest in the Turning Point – The Battle of El Alamein issue. We were delighted to present the Lieutenant Governor with a presentation pack binder including this collection amongst many others.

NOTICE FROM STANLEY GIBBONS “We have been looking at ways to offer a better and improved range of stamp albums and accessories products for our customers and as a result we have decided to license the production and distribution of Stanley Gibbons stamp albums and accessories to Dauwalders.

We are extremely excited to introduce Dauwalders as our new albums and accessories licensing partner. Dauwalders are specialists in albums and accessories and have been trading for over 60 years. Dauwalders will now undertake the production of Davo products as well as providing the Stanley Gibbons range of albums and accessories.”

LAST ORDER DATES Please make sure you place any orders by the below dates to ensure you receive your collectables in good time for Christmas!

UK: 15th December 2023 Europe: 8th December 2023 Worldwide: 1st December 2023 3

New Collection Issue Date: 01.09.23

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this selection of six noble avian predators which can be seen by the eagle-eyed in the skies around our Island. Once again, we have brought renowned wildlife artist Jeremy Paul together with noted ornithologist Chris Sharpe MBE to bring these wonderful creatures alive on our stamps.

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KESTREL Falco tinnunculus

MERLIN Falco columbarius

A hovering Kestrel is a joy to watch, constant tiny movements of the wings and tail, adjusting to slight changes in the wind, allowing the head to remain almost motionless as it searches for prey below.

Males, as illustrated, are distinctive, their blue-grey head, rump and tail contrasting sharply with a deep chestnut back and upper wings. Widely distributed on the Island throughout the year, the Kestrel is also a partial migrant, some birds moving from and through the Island during August to September.

The Merlin seldom breeds on the Island, rarely being seen in summer. Sightings markedly increase in autumn when migrants, mainly from Iceland, arrive for the winter. This is the smallest of our falcons, the males being not much larger than a Blackbird Turdus merula. Despite its diminutive stature it is a fearless predator, not averse to tackling prey larger than itself.

Watching one hunt a constantly ‘jinking’ small wader over the coast provokes an ever-changing desire over who should be the victor.

PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus

SPARROWHAWK Accipiter nisus

Appearing on the Manx coat of arms, the Peregrine Falcon has a long association with the Island. In 1405, King Henry IV gave the Isle of Man to Sir John Stanley, conditional upon two falcons being given to him and every future King upon their coronation, a tradition that continued until 1821. Nowadays, the Peregrine, in common with all our birds of prey, is protected by law with an estimated annual breeding population of in excess of 25 pairs.

Our most common and widespread bird of prey, its diet consists of birds and its hunting strategy is to fly low and fast along a hedge before diving through a gap to take advantage of the element of surprise.

When targeting ‘our’ garden birds this does not always make it popular; it is however all part of the wider balance of nature. One cannot help but to admire their ability, the large females more than capable of taking a Woodpigeon, Columba palumbus.

BUZZARD Buteo buteo

HEN HARRIER Circus cyaneus

After a presumed long absence from the Island, breeding was confirmed in 2010, though since then numbers of breeding pairs have increased significantly and they are now a common sight over much of the Island. It is our largest bird of prey, most often seen soaring on broad wings, the high pitched ‘mewing’ call often being the first thing to draw your attention. It may also be seen sitting motionless on a post or in a field, waiting to spot movement of beetles, part of its varied diet.

A male Hen Harrier quartering low over a heather moor in search of food is one of the most evocative sights of our uplands, the blue-grey plumage contrasting sharply with the muted tones of the hills.

The adult male plumage contrasts also with that of the female, which in common with young birds has an overall brown plumage with a distinctive white rump.

Hen Harrier first bred on the Island in 1977, the census of 2022 finding 38-42 territories, suggesting a stable population.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS Images: . ................................................Jeremy Paul Text: ........................................... Chris Sharpe MBE Design: ................................................... EJC Design Printer: ............................................................bpost Process: . ................................... Offset Lithography Colours: .................................................................. 4 Paper: . ........... Gummed FSC Securpost 110 GPW

Perforations: ........................................11.5 per 2cm Stamp Size: ............................................ 40 x 40mm Format: ................................................ Sheets of 20 Date of Issue: ..........................1st September 2023 Limited Editions: Presentation Pack: 1100 .............................................. First Day Cover: 1500 5

New Collection Issue Date: 26.10.23

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to share this charming winter collection of six animals seen through the eyes of local illustrator Rowan Corlett.

Robin at Old Ballaugh Church Cleeau-Yiarg

Robins have been associated with Christmas ever since Victorian times. Victorian postmen, who were known as ‘Robin Red-breasts’ because of their red waistcoats, are thought to be the inspiration for so many robins appearing on our Christmas cards. Robins can have up to 3 broods a year and their eggs are light blue.

There are 2 churches in Ballaugh, however, this is the older of the two. It is thought to have been on the site since the introduction to Christianity on the Island and was rebuilt as it is today in 1717.

Loaghtan Sheep at Cregneash Keyrrey Loaghtyn

The Manx Loaghtan is a rare breed of sheep native to the Isle of Man. They are best known for their four (sometimes six) horns. The word Loaghtan translates from Manx as ‘mouse-brown’, distinctively describing the colour of the sheep. Cregneash is an old village near The Sound. It was one of the last strongholds of the Manx language and customs which characterised the crofting way of life.

Mountain Hare at Peel Castle Mwaagh ny Sleityn

The Mountain Hare lives in upland areas where it grazes on vegetation, the bark of young trees and bushes on heathlands. Mountain hares do not dig burrows but shelter in ‘forms’; shallow depressions in the ground or grass. Numbers of mountain hares are in decline across the British Isles due to a loss of habitat and climate change. Peel Castle, the backdrop to the illustration, was built in the 11th century by the Vikings under the rule of King Magnus Barefoot.

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Puffin at The Sound Pibbin

Puffins have recently returned to the Isle of Man for the first time in nearly 30 years after model decoys were used to lure them back to nest on The Calf of Man. Puffins are also known as the ‘Sea Parrot’ due to their brightly coloured bills.

The Sound is the Island’s most southern point known for its spectacular views of the Calf of Man, birdlife and wildlife.

Manx Cat at Tynwald Hill Kayt Manninagh

The Manx cat is known for having no tail. They have a naturally occurring mutation of the spine which shortens the tail, resulting in a range of tail lengths from normal to tailless. They also have longer hind legs that make them have a similar gait to a rabbit when they run. Tynwald Hill is a four-tiered hill and is a signal of the Isle of Man’s independence as a self-governing crown dependency. It is the traditional meeting place of the Manx parliamentary assembly, dating back at least to the late first millennium AD. Seal in Laxey Bay Raun

Grey seals and common (or harbour) seals are found around the shores of the Isle of Man. They are both protected species and enjoy feasting on fish, squid, whelks, crabs and mussels. Grey seals have their pups in late autumn and are recognisable by their white fluffy coats. They stay on land until they have tripled their body weight and lose all of their white fur. Common seals pups, on the other hand, are born in the summer and can swim when they are only a few hours old. Laxey is a seaside village, known for the Laxey Wheel, or Lady Isabella. It is the largest working water wheel in the world and is spotted in the background of the artwork.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS Illustrations & Text: ............................. Rowan Corlett Design: .................................. Isle of Man Advertising Printer: ................................................................. bpost Process: ........................................Offset Lithography Colours: ...................... 4 colour + PMS Metallic Silver Paper: ...................Gummed FSC Securpost 110 GPW Perforations: ............................................ 11.5 per 2cm

Stamp Size: ......................................... 35mm x 35mm Set Size: ........................................................................ 6 Format: ..................................................... Sheets of 20 Date of Issue: .................................26th October 2023 Limited Editions:..................Presentation Pack: 1250 .....................................................First Day Cover: 1750 7

New Collection Issue Date: 06.11.23 Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this collection of eight stamps completing our trilogy of issues studying humanity in space.

Chris Stott writes ...

What once seemed like science fiction is rapidly turning into science fact. For twenty years we have thought it normal for people to live and work above us on the International Space Station; children born today will think of people living and working in the Moon as normal too. Let that sink in, we are now actively working to settle the Moon.

Leveraging a myriad of exponential technologies, humanity is returning to the Moon. As I write, the largest English-speaking democracy in the world, India, has successfully landed at the South Pole of the Moon; three missions from the second largest Englishspeaking democracy in the world, the United States, are also preparing for launch. In total more than 130 missions from over twenty nations are scheduled for return to the Moon in the next decade, including Britain and the Isle of Man. China has been active now at the South Pole of the Moon for over 1,700 consecutive days.

This time the key word is ‘return’. We landed on the Moon more than fifty years ago and we have continued to explore it, discovering more about the resources, energy and so much more that our largest satellite can provide to all of us.

In my first sentence I said, ‘in the Moon’, and that was no mistake, you do not live on the Moon, you live in it.

On the surface of the Moon you would face radiation, micrometeorites, and a day night cycle where two weeks of day light give you temperatures of positive two hundred and fifty degrees celsius, and a two week lunar night plunges you into temperatures near minus two hundred degrees celsius.

Our people will live ‘in the Moon’, away from the day night cycle, in near constant temperatures and safe from radiation and micrometeorites. Our dwellings will be in the caves and lava tubes below the surface. Solar panels, communications arrays and landing pads will remain on the surface and using 3D printing, robotics, and inflatable technologies we will build our habitats in the lava tubes.

Some of these lava tubes are ninety kilometres long, a thousand meters wide, and eighty meters deep; they can fit multiple Manhattans and even the Isle of Man with room to spare. That’s a lot of living space.

Isle of Man technology will be on every mission; our own thriving space industry is at the heart of advances in communications technology and engineering. The Moon provides an incredible platform to back up our global data in a safe, secure, accessible location, meeting every regulatory need for data sovereignty.

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The Moon is so perfect for our needs that if it wasn’t there, we’d have to build it.

Akin to ships on the high seas there will be settlements operating, living, and working under US law, Swiss, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, British, and of course Manx law. All these choices will impact the work they conduct from product liability to intellectual property, employment contracts to trade law.

Settlements will use local materials for construction, mining minerals for 3D printing settlements and structures; this has already been done on Earth using lunar regolith simulants. Our energy will come from the sun and from the water deposits that exist on the Moon. Water, broken down into Hydrogen and Oxygen provides us with fuel, air and energy. Growing food is also key to our survival, for recycling our precious air and of course, eating.

NASA is far along in testing with award winning 3D printing company Icon; together with architects BIG, they will print ‘Project Olympus’, NASA’s lunar base at the South Lunar Pole. Working with our companies Lonestar and Eayst Noa, BIG has completed the preconcept studies for our first lunar settlement, the City of New Hope, that features in these beautiful stamps.

People walked on the Moon fifty years ago. Tomorrow they will do so again and this time they will live and work there too. Science fiction today is simply science fact tomorrow. Just when we need it most, our Moon, our faithful neighbour, is there for us.

Here’s to our next frontiers…

Chris Stott A Manx American at the forefront of the race to the Moon. He is married to Nicole Stott, NASA Astronaut, Aquanaut, Artist, and Philanthropist. Alongside the late Sir Arthur C Clarke, Chris is Chair Emeritus of the SSPI, the largest professional association in the global space industry.

He is a published Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, an Honorary Member of the Isle of Man Astronomical Society, and the co-founder of the Institute of Space Commerce. Serving on facility at the International Space University in Strasbourg, and on the University’s Board of Advisors, Chris has guest lectured at Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and the University of Houston on Space Law and Regulation. A Member of the Reform Club in London and the Explorers Club in New York, he is also a multi award winning documentary filmmaker.

When he can’t sleep, he reads his own resume.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS Images: ............................................................................NASA & BIG Design: ........................................................................ Glazier Design Text:........................................................................................Chris Stott Printer: ............................................................................................bpost Process: ............................................................. Offset Lithography Colours: .....................................................................................4 colour Paper: ................................ Gummed FSC Securpost 110 GPW

Perforations: ..................................................................11.5 per 2cm Stamp Size: ............................................................ 40mm x 40mm Set Size: .................................................................................................. 8 Format: ............................................................................Sheets of 20 Date of Issue: ...............................................6th November 2023 Limited Editions: .................................Presentation Pack: 1500 ........................................................................... First Day Cover: 1750 9

New Collection Issue Date: 14.11.23

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a set of seven stamps to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III Lord of Mann and Queen Camilla which took place on the 6th May 2023 Royal correspondent Robert Jobson writes…

On Saturday 6th May 2023 the world watched in awe on their television screens as Britain laid on a Coronation full of pomp, pageantry and splendour for King Charles III. Renowned Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning royal correspondent Robert Jobson looks back at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla…

It was at the Coronation, with his Queen crowned alongside him, in which the King celebrated our diversity as well as our sense of community. It was a magnificent ceremony that acknowledged the past, but also very much looked to the future.

Resplendent in his Order of the Garter Robe over his ceremonial Welsh Guards uniform, William knelt before his father, who sat on St Edward’s chair as he pledged his allegiance to him.

“I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb so help me God,” he declared before touching the crown.

Steeped in 1,000 years of religious symbolism the service had several key parts. First The Recognition saw the King turn to each of the four points of the compass to be recognised as the true monarch.

The monarch was then presented with the new Coronation Bible which he kissed before taking the Oath, which included a new line in which he pledged to “foster an environment in which people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely”.

The most sacred and symbolic part of the ceremony took place behind screens when the King took off his Robe of State before sitting in the Coronation Chair.

Holy oil was then poured from the eagle-shaped ampulla into the 12th century coronation spoon, for the Archbishop of Canterbury to anoint King Charles on his “hand, breast and head”.

Charles was then presented with his regalia, starting with the 1661 golden spurs, then the Jewelled Sword of Offering followed, before a small velvet bag, holding 100 newly minted 50 pence pieces featuring the King.

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Finally the moment came for the Archbishop of Canterbury to place the St Edward’s Crown upon the King’s head. The silence was palpable inside the abbey and The King would wear it for just 20 minutes before switching to the Imperial State Crown.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla then returned to the palace in a procession in the Gold State Coach.

They waved along with their family and the pages from the Buckingham Palace balcony and even gave the adoring public an encore.

His Majesty King Charles III Lord of Mann On 6th May 2023, communities across the Isle of Man came together to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Lord of Mann, and Queen Camilla.

People of all generations congregated across the Island in celebration of this historic day, with public screenings of the Coronation held in Castletown, Port Erin and Ramsey whilst numerous street parties were hosted across towns and villages.

Meanwhile in London, Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, the King’s representative and Chief Minister Alfred Cannon attended the Coronation on behalf of the Isle of Man whilst members of the local community also represented the population.

Firefighter Amber Carridge from the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) attended as an official street liner for the procession. Amber was joined by Louise Kennaugh and Richard Hewitt representing the Isle of Man Constabulary, Eddie Littlewood representing St John’s Ambulance and Cerys Mudie, representing the Sea Cadets.

A handcrafted wooden bowl by local artist Graham Hall was gifted to King Charles III on behalf of the people of the Isle of Man in celebration of the Coronation. The Isle of Man Post Office was honoured to hand deliver the gift to Buckingham Palace.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS Text: ...........Robert Jobson & Isle of Man Post Office Design: .....................................................Glazier Design Printer: ................................................................... Cartor Process: .......................................... Offset Lithography Colours: ........................ 4 colour + PMS Metallic Gold Paper: ........................................ PVA Gummed 110 gsm Perforations: .......................................... 13.25 per 2cms

Stamp Size: ........................................... 36mm x 36mm No. of Stamps: .......................................... 7 plus 1 label Format: ........................................20 stamps per sheet Date of Issue: ..............................14th November 2023 Limited Editions: ...............Presentation Packs 2000 ................................................... First Day Covers 3000 11

2023 YEAR COLLECTIONS

Our year collections offer customers the opportunity to purchase every stamp released during 2023, Isle of Man Post Office’s landmark 50th anniversary year. There are three differentiations of the products; The Yearbook, Year Set and Year Pack, all offering outstanding value and convenience for the collector.

Isle of Man Yearbook 2023 ACP07 £157.50 Showcasing an extraordinary anniversary year of stamp issues!

This beautifully presented A4 hard backed book contains each stamp issued from the previous 12 months housed within bespoke stamp mounts for each chapter, making for an elegant and convenient way to present your collection. Such highlights of the year include the Coronation of King Charles III issues, 150th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Steam Railway and Isle of Man Post Office 50th Anniversary issues.

Each book contains a message from our Chief Executive as well as an insight into the Bureau’s year, providing details on the stories behind each issue and those who have helped us create them through our year in pictures chapter.

Isle of Man Year Set 2023 ACP12 £152.50 The Year Set offers a hassle free collecting experience.

You will receive each mint set issued during 2023, as well as an informative folder providing insightful information behind each collection. The year set makes for a convenient one-off purchase to update your Isle of Man collections during our 50th anniversary year!

Isle of Man Year Collection of FRE Presentation Packs 2023 BIND E E R! ACP04 £165.00 Featuring all 16 presentation packs released during 2023, this is a great option for the presentation pack collector. You will receive the full 2023 range of presentation packs beautifully concealed within a complimentary premium Isle of Man Stamps ring binder, worth £14.50, elegantly housing your collection for years to come.

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ALBUMS & PAGES

The perfect way to store your collection of Isle of Man Stamps, our range of specially produced albums will protect your collections for years to come in both timeless quality and style.

Lindner Album AZ04 £87.50 An Isle of Man Post Office exclusive, this fabulous album is a must for all our collector friends.

The green-coloured album has a well-padded, sturdy exterior and contains strong ring-type binder clasps. It comes with a matching hard slipcase. Inside you’ll find a brief history of Isle of Man and the Isle of Man Post Office on the introduction pages.

Lindner pages are specifically designed for Isle of Man stamps and incorporate illustrations in black and white of the relevant stamp issues for precise placement. This extensive range provides everything a serious collector could need, and is a great gift idea for any Isle of Man stamp enthusiasts you know.

Official Isle of Man Post Office First Day Cover Album AZ01, £19.00 This navy blue album contains 20 pages to hold 40 Isle of Man Post Office First Day Covers, offering the protection and presentation serious collectors demand.

It is supplied with 20 pages, enough to hold 40 covers, but we also supply additional pages in packs of 10. (AZ02, £6.50)

Official Isle of Man Post Office Presentation Pack Binder AZ03, £14.50 Our stunning Presentation Packs are the stars of many collections, and this exclusive binder is a wonderful way to not only protect your precious Presentation Packs, but also show them off. Inside the sturdy folder you’ll find the ring-binder fittings necessary to securely hold your packs.

2023 Lindner Album Pages available end of November. Price To be confirmed.

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Collections Stock List FREE DELIVERY WORLDWIDE NO QUIBBLE RETURNS POLICY 14

Standing Order Dispatch Date: 14.11.23

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Standing Order Dispatch Date: 17.07.23

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Standing Order Dispatch Date: 15.05.23

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Celebrating 100 Years of the Manx Grand Prix Set 2 x 80p, 2 x £1.28, 2 x £1.51, 2 x £1.75 Presentation Pack First Day Cover Sheet Set Prestige Booklet Booklet Pane The Kneale Archives Set 80p, £1.28, £1.51, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72 Presentation Pack First Day Cover Sheet Set (not illustrated) The Kneale Archives Commemorative Sheetlet in wrap The Kneale Archives Collection (FDC, Pres Pack & Sheetlet in wrap) Manx Waterfalls by Tracey Dean Set 80p, 2 x £1.28, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72 Presentation Pack First Day Cover The Accession of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Consort Camilla Set 4 x 80p, 4 x £1.82, 4 x £1.28 Presentation Pack (Two types) First Day Cover (Two types) Sheet Set Coronation Day Ltd Ed Cover Coronation Day Ltd Ed PNC Accession Collection

Issue date 15.05.23 ACH31 ACH81 £10.68 ACH41 £11.43 ACH91 £11.38 ACH66 ACH67 £106.80 ACH71 ACH72 £21.36 ACH36 ACH37 £10.68 Issue date 18.04.23 ACG31 ACG81 £10.13 ACG41 £10.88 ACG91 £10.83 ACG66 ACG67 £91.17 ACG64 £10.13

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The Coronation of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla - Long Live the King!

Issue date 14.11.23 Set £1.28p x 4, £1.82 x 3 plus 1 label ACK31 ACK81 £10.58 Presentation Pack ACK41 £11.33 First Day Cover ACK91 £11.28 Sheet Set ACK66 ACK67 £105.80 Back to the Moon Issue date 06.11.23 Set 80p x 3, £1.28 x 3, £1.51, £2.31 ACM31 ACM81 £10.06 Presentation Pack ACM41 £10.81 First Day Cover ACM91 £10.76 Sheet Set ACM66 ACM67 £108.60 Manx Winter Wildlife by Rowan Corlett Issue date 26.10.23 Set 80p, £1.00, £1.28, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72 ACN31 ACN81 £9.62 Presentation Pack ACN41 £10.37 First Day Cover ACN91 £10.32 Sheet Set ACN66 ACN67 £192.40 Self-Adhesive Set ACN32 ACN82 £4.80 Self-Adhesive First Day Cover ACN94 £8.00 Self-Adhesive Sheet of 24 ACN35 £19.20 Birds of Prey Issue date 01.09.23 Set 80p, £1.28 x2, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72 ACL31 ACL81 £9.90 Presentation Pack ACL41 £10.65 First Day Cover ACL91 £10.60 Sheet Set ACL66 ACL67 £198.00 Selection of signed framed stamp prints ACL20-25 £27.50 CTO

Isle of Man Post Office 50th Anniversary Set 80p, £1.28, £1.51 x 2, £2.31 x 2 + £1.28 (Europa) ACJ31 Presentation Pack ACJ41 First Day Cover Sheet Set ACJ66 Europa Cover Europa Sheetlet ACJ62 Special Edition of 50 Collectors Printers Pane WHILST STOCKS LAST! ACJ43 Prestige Booklet ACJ71 Booklet Pane ACJ36 PO50 Collectors Sheetlet (Free to standing order customers) ACJ64 150th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Steam Railway Set 80p, 2 x £1.28, £1.51, £2.31, £2.72 ACI31 Presentation Pack ACI41 First Day Cover Sheet Set ACI66

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Issue date 05.07.23 ACJ81 £11.00 £11.75 ACJ91 £11.70 ACJ67 £66.00 ACJ95 £6.50 ACJ63 £7.68 £100.00 ACJ72 £22.00 ACJ37 £11.00 £8.88 Issue date 25.05.23 ACI81 £10.26 £11.01 ACI91 £10.96 ACI67 £102.60 CTO

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Standing Order Dispatch Date: 15.03.23

Issue date 03.04.23 ACO43

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The Works of Michele Tramontana Issue date 15.03.23 Set 3 x 80p & 3 x £2.31 ACD31 ACD81 £9.33 Presentation Pack ACD41 £10.08 First Day Cover ACD91 £10.03 Sheet Set ACD66 ACD67 £46.65 The Battle of El Alamein Issue date 21.02.23 Set 80p, £1.51, £1.92, £2.00, £2.80 ABM31 ABM81 £9.03 Presentation Pack ABM41 £9.78 First Day Cover ABM91 £9.73 Sheet Set ABM66 ABM67 £180.60 Prestige Booklet ABM71 ABM72 £18.06 Booklet Pane ABM36 ABM37 £9.03 Manx Wildlife Trust 50th Anniversary Issue date 17.02.23 Set 5 x 80p, 5 x £1.14 ACB31 ACB81 £9.70 Presentation Pack ACB41 £10.45 First Day Cover ACB91 £10.40 Sheet Set ACB66 ACB67 £38.80 Self-Adhesive Booklet 10 x 80p ACB71 ACB72 £8.00 Self-Adhesive Pane 10 x 80p ACB36 ACB37 £8.00 The Chinese Year of the Rabbit Issue date 14.01.23 Set £1.00, £2.50, £3, £3.25 ACC31 ACC81 £9.75 Presentation Pack ACC41 £10.50 First Day Cover ACC91 £10.45 Sheet Set ACC66 ACC67 £48.75 Stanley Chow Signed Special Cover ACC95 £35.00 The Triskelion Collection Issue date 06.01.23 Set 80p, £1.14, £1.51, £2.80 ACE31 ACE81 £6.25 Presentation Pack ACE41 £7.00 First Day Cover ACE91 £6.95 Sheet Set (in decorative folder) ACE70 £31.25

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Issue date 02.11.2022 ABN31 ABN81 £9.46 ABN41 £10.21 ABN91 £10.16 ABN66 ABN67 £189.20 ABN32 ABN82 £4.38 ABN94 £8.00 ABN35 £17.52 ABN95 £17.50 Issue date 31.10.2022 ABP31 ABP81 £9.57 ABP41 £10.32 ABP91 £10.27 ABP66 ABP67 £95.70 ABP71 ABP72 £19.14 ABP36 ABP37 £9.57 Issue date 12.10.2022 ABL31 ABL81 £8.93 ABL41 £9.68 ABL91 £9.63 ABL66 ABL67 £178.60

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Manx Winter by Julia Ashby Smyth Set 73p, £1.04, £1.38, £1.75, £2.01, £2.55 Presentation Pack First Day Cover Sheet Set Self-Adhesive Set Self-Adhesive First Day Cover Self-Adhesive Sheet of 24 Winter Scenes Final Effigy QEII Underwater Photography Set 73p, £1.04, £1.38, £1.75, £2.12, £2.55 Presentation Pack First Day Cover Sheet Set Prestige Booklet Prestige Booklet Pane Isle of Man Shipwrecks Set 2 x 73p, £1.38, £1.91, £2.02, £2.16 Presentation Pack First Day Cover Sheet Set

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The Accession of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Consort Camilla (Special 6th May Sheetlet & Cover with stamps in folder) HM King Charles III and HM Queen Consort Camilla (Set of 8 only) Portraits of King Charles III (Set of 4 only) HM King Charles III and HM Queen Consort Camilla Presentation Pack Portraits of King Charles III Presentation Pack HM King Charles III and HM Queen Consort Camilla First Day Cover Portraits of King Charles III First Day Cover Coronation Day Commemorative Sheet The Accession of HM King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Coronation Collection The Accession of HM King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Coronation Day Special Cover HM King Charles III, Lord of Mann, Coronation Coin Philatelic Numismatic Cover

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COINS & BANKNOTES Isle of Man coins display our rich culture and varied history. The Isle of Man has a unique constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom, enabling it to mint its own currency – the Manx Pound.

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The 2023 Manx Wildlife Trust 50th Anniversary Coin Collection

AI96

£38.00

Coronation of King Charles III Coin Set

AI92

£27.50

Platinum Jubilee Fifty Pence Collection

AI87

£27.50

Isle of Man Railways £2 Collection

AI94

£22.99

Pioneering Women's Suffrage Collection

AI85

£37.50

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 50p Collection Part II

AI84

£29.50

Mayflower 400 Brilliant Uncirculated UK £2 Coin Gift Pack

AI81

£17.50

A Christmas Carol Card and Two Pound Coin Collection

AI79

£43.95

2020 Isle of Man 'A Christmas Carol' Coin pair

AI89

£20.00

2020 Peter Pan Part II Six 50p Coin Collection Pack

AI63

£32.50

Circulating Quality 2020 Peter Pan Six 50p Coin Collection

AI64

£27.50

2019 Father Christmas Card & £2 Coin

AI57

£22.50

IOM 2019 Treasury Peter Pan Part one coin pack

AI52

£32.50

2019 Circulating Quality Peter Pan Part One Six 50 Pence Coin Collection

AI51

£27.50

IOM 2019 Peter Pan Part One Six 50p Coin Collection

AI50

£37.50

30th Anniversary of Steve Hislop’s 120mph Lap Coins

AI48

£16.00

D-Day Commemorative Coin and Sheetlet Gift Pack - Montgomery

AI45

£25.00

Hunt the Wren Christmas Card & Coin Gift Pack

AI37

£22.50

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Crown 2017

AI15

£18.99

Queen Elizabeth II Waving Crown 2017

AI16

£17.50

Fairhair / Isle of Man One Crown 2017

AI30

£27.50

70 Years Duke of Edinburgh Crown

AI19

£18.99

House of Windsor Crown 2017

AI17

£17.50

Olav / Isle of Man One Crown 2017

AI31

£27.50

Battle of Hafrsjord / Isle of Man One Crown

AI21

£27.50

Stiklestad / Isle of Man One Crown 2017

AI20

£27.50

2017 Signed John McGuinness Limited Edition TT £5 Pound Gift Pack

AH45

£29.95

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©The David Bowie Archive ®Under License to Perryscope Productions, LLC / Epic Rights, LLC 2022

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Isle of Man 2023 Christmas £2 Coin Please visit iomstamps.com or phone 01624 698430 to purchase This beautifully presented Christmas coin for 2023 features a design inspired by the nativity scene stained glass window found at Kirk Christ Church, in the parish of Rushen, Isle of Man. The church is the oldest in the parish of Rushen and has a wide variety of beautiful stained glass windows.

Each coin is protected within blister inserted inside a decorative protective pack to keep your coin in pristine condition for years to come.

Technical Specifications Country of Issue: Isle of Man Year: 2023 Metal: Bi-metal Diameter: 28.4mm Weight: 12g Finish: Circulating Obverse: Glyn Davies Reverse: Kirk Christian Church Nativity Window

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Isle of Man Jurassic Britain 50p Coin Collection Please visit iomstamps.com or phone 01624 698430 to purchase A selection of five 50p coins marking the 200th anniversary of Mary Anning’s historic discovery in Britain, the complete skeleton of a Plesiosaurus in 1823.

This collection is designed by leading dinosaur illustrator Roger Harris, whose work is seen upon the reverse of each coin. The five coins are presented and protected within an informative folder within a blister to ensure your coins arrive and remain in mint condition.

Be certain to confirm your order today, as this collection is sure to be a quick sell-out.

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Technical Specifications Country of Issue: Isle of Man Year: 2023 Metal: Cupro-nickel Diameter: 27.3mm Weight: 8g Finish: Circulating Obverse: Glyn Davies Reverse: Roger Harris 19

A special selection of stamp collectables, perfectly mounted and ready to take pride of place on the wall of your home or workplace!

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Birds of Prey by Jeremy Paul Limited Edition Prints £27.50 per print These beautifully presented prints, supplied on high quality archival matte paper using light-fast pigmented inks making each piece ideal for framing.

Each print is completed with the complementary stamp from the Birds of Prey stamp issue and is signed by artist Jeremy Paul.

Image size: 17 x 12cm. Mount size: 30 x 25cm

2001: A Space Odyssey Framed Commemorative Sheetlet WJ50 £31.50 This limited edition framed 2001: A Space Odyssey Sheetlet commemorates the film in the finest way. Not only is the sheetlet presented within a high quality frame, ready to hang; it is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity so that you can be assured that yours is one of only a limited number available.

Width: 28.5cm. Height: 38.5cm.

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ACL20 – Kestrel ACL21 – Peregrine ACL22 – Buzzard (not illustrated) ACL23 – Merlin ACL24 – Sparrowhawk (not illustrated) ACL25 – Hen Harrier (not illustrated)

David Bowie Stamp Album YA40 £100.00 This elegant, highly-collectable publication brings together a host of eminent visual artists, writers and film professionals in appreciation of David Bowie’s versatility and sheer talent as an actor and performer.

The Bowie Stamp Album offers real value for money: the added stamp values of mint condition stamps included in this product amount to £98.

Bowie authority and author Nicholas Pegg’s astute perspective on David’s performing career and chapters devoted to each of the stamp subjects are complemented by entertaining and insightful essays by film critic Mark Kermode and director Andrew Goth.

©The David Bowie Archive ®Under License to Perryscope Productions, LLC / Epic Rights, LLC 2022

Bowie Box YA43 £29.50 Combining the Bowie Stamp Card Set and Bowie Booklet in a neatly designed gold metallic slipcase and gatefold wallet, this box set will sit perfectly alongside your Bowie CD and DVD collections. A must-have for all discerning Bowie collectors and a worthy addition to any collection.

With contributors like his close friends, esteemed photographers Geoff MacCormack and Jimmy King, the imagery of David - in combination with Jonathan’s inspired graphic treatment developed specifically for this book - makes it a visual and stylistic treat and a pleasure to own.

The print quality is outstanding and this wonderful volume will find pride of place in any Bowie fan’s collection.

Dimensions 23cm square. The Bowie Stamp Album offers real value for money: the added stamp values included in this product amount to £98. Limited to 800 editions worldwide.

Nicholas Pegg, Jonathan Barnbrook, Andrew Goth & Mark Kermode Signed edition of 200 also available YA42 £199.00

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Our range of limited edition special covers are hand signed by prominent experts and professionals.

Lady Colin Campbell Limited Edition Hand Signed Special Cover ABC95 £60.00 Limited to strictly only 250 worldwide, this elegant cover has been numbered and hand-signed by British author, socialite and television personality Lady Colin Campbell.

Complete with a certificate of authenticity and special first day of issue silver foil postmark.

Inside the deluxe philatelic envelope, you will be presented with an illustrated filler card, featuring insightful text about each of the stamps featured in this magnificent collection issued to mark HRH The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Both the envelope and certificate of authenticity will be protected within a deluxe wrap to ensure your limited edition collectable remains in pristine condition for years to come.

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Apollo XIII Jay Honeycutt Signed Cover YC96 £60.00 We are proud and honoured to have worked with Jay Honeycutt, one of the key Mission Operations Team responsible for training and saving the crew of the stricken Apollo XIII craft, to produce this striking commemorative cover to mark the 50th Anniversary of the mission. The cover, which includes a certificate of authenticity confirming the cover has been hand signed by Jay also includes two specially commissioned gold postmarks recording the date Apollo 13 left Cape Canaveral and the historic return to earth on April 17th 1970.

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Doctor Who Signed Nicholas Pegg Dalek Cover ABI94 £35.00 Each cover personally signed by Nicholas, this special run collectable is complete with a certificate of authenticity confirming your edition number for years to come and features two specially cancelled Doctor Who stamps from the BBC100 collection (2022). The cancellation date of 14th November 2022 marks the centenary of the BBC. The enclosed text provides a fascinating insight into the universe of Doctor Who and Nicholas Pegg’s career as a Dalek, sharing personal anecdotes and stories. This cover is a must have collectable for fans of the series.

Includes complimentary UV torch to help uncover the stamps secrets!

The Kneale Archives Collection ACG43 £29.95 An absolute must-have for any Nigel Kneale fan! With issue text written by the talented and elegant Jane Asher, who has appeared in The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) and The Stone Tape (1972). The Kneale Archives Collection also comes with a complimentary UV torch to help you uncover the secrets held upon the stamps.

Housed within a decorative folder, the collection includes; First Day Cover, Presentation Pack and Commemorative Sheetlet.

Isle of Man Post Office 50th Anniversary Prestige Booklet ACJ71 £22.00 This 28 page prestige booklet includes seven stamps in total surrounded by Europa themed labels in an unusual 2 page pane format. It celebrates our postal jubilee, featuring an introduction from Chief Executive Simon Kneen, words from Stamps & Coins General Manager Maxine Cannon and insightful text by philatelic journalist, Richard West MBE. This beautifully presented booklet makes for the perfect compendium of Isle of Man Post Office history, highlighting 50 years of notable stories and issues.

Celebrating 50 Years 1973 - 2023

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RNLI 200 Issue date: 4th January 2024 We are delighted to announce a landmark issue celebrating the bi-centenary of the RNLI. The collection is to be issued on 4th January 2024, coinciding with the birthdate of Sir William Hillary, who founded the RNLI from the Isle of Man in 1824.

Throughout this issue we have worked closely with Jersey and Guernsey to display our Island’s histories with the RNLI as we acknowledge 200

years of the organisation saving lives at sea.

The collection has been designed by the RNLI team who will lead a programme of celebrations throughout 2024 in recognition of the anniversary.

We are sure you will agree this standout issue will be a noteworthy addition to your collections. We are thankful for the support of the RNLI in compiling this official stamp issue to mark this most significant of anniversaries.

The Chinese Year of the Dragon Issue date: 22nd January 2024 In 2024 we continue our Chinese Lunar New Year series through this set of four stamps depicting the Year of the Dragon. Intricate artwork is provided by local illustrator, author and academic Jo Davies.

Jo is known for her insight and experience in the world of illustration and is co-author of several well-received books published by Bloomsbury internationally and in China. She has lectured globally at prestigious locations including The V&A in London and the Book Arsenal in Kiev.

The stamps are accompanied with text examining the history of the Chinese Lunar New Year, detailing characteristics and traits of those born as Dragons.

Are you a Dragon? Years include; 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024.

Order online at iomstamps.com, by phone +44 (0) 1624 698430, email stamps@iompost.com or by post Isle of Man Stamps and Coins, PO Box 10M, Isle of Man, British Isles, IM99 1PB.