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40th Anniversary of Guernsey Postal Independance PDF Print E-mail
2009 marked the 40th anniversary of Guernsey's postal independence from the UK. Until 1969 Guernsey’s postal service was run by the UK’s General Post Office, before the island took over the responsibility itself.

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'Scenery' Stamps from Jersey Post PDF Print E-mail
On 16th September 2009, Jersey post will issue the second set in the series of postage stamps entitled 'Jersey Scenery'. The six stamps will feature six photographs of some of the Island's beautiful landscapes and landmarks.

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500th Anniversary of the Coronation of Henry VIII PDF Print E-mail
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the coronation of ‘Bluff King Hal’ Guernsey Post commissioned a fabulous series of paper sculptures created by talented artist Gail Armstrong.

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Migliavacca's Book Earns Gold Medal PDF Print E-mail
From 6th August to 9th August, American Philatelic Society held StampShow 2009 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Centre in the heart of Pittsburgh. The volume Simon Taxis and the Posts of the State of Milan During the Renaissance by Giorgio Migliavacca and Tarcisio Bottani has won a Gold Medal.

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Collecting Postage Stamps PDF Print E-mail
Many people consider stamp collecting as a personal hobby. To get started in collecting postage stamps can be fun and exciting. It is important to be sure what type of stamps to search and look for. He must also know how to secure and preserve them so that he will be able to present them in a very organized and well-presented compilation of stamp collections.

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Classical Music Composers on Irish Stamps PDF Print E-mail
On 14 August An Post issued four new stamps celebrating four of the most celebrated names in Classical Music - Handel, Mozart, Chopin and Haydn.

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Canadian Inventions in Sports PDF Print E-mail
On 10th August 2009, Post Canada issue four stamps to celebrate four Canadian inventions in the world of sport: Basketball, Five-Pin Bowling, Lacrosse and Ringette.

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