Guernsey Stamps
Guernsey and Alderney Stamps are world renowned for their beauty and quality. The first Guernsey Postage Stamps were designed and printed in 1941. Over the years many aspects of island life have been commemorated and depicted on Guernsey and Alderney stamps. Topics of past philatelic issues include the sea, the natural world, agriculture and horticulture, transport, sport, Christmas, military, art and entertainment. Guernsey Stamps are produced by Guernsey Post.
Current Guernsey issues are:
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
- HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Ramsar Guernsey
- Andy Priaulx - Fast Track to World Champion
- Europa 2006 - Gap Year
- I.K. Brunel - Bicentenary
- 150 years of the Victoria Cross
- Endangered Species of the Florida Everglades
Current Alderney issues are:
- Alderney Resident Seabirds
- HM Queen Elizabeth II - 80th Birthday
- The Once and Future King
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What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow?
To view each loved one blotted from life’s page,
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—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)