Description: Local stamp for Lindisfarne or Holy Island, the famous island off the Northumberland coast reached by a tidal causeway.The stamp was prepared and issued by a philatelist and islands-enthusiast on a visit to the islands of North-East England and is believed to be only the second local stamp issue of the present century for Lindisfarne or Holy Island, following the earlier issue of 2012 (now sold out). An earlier philatelist and islands-enthusiast, the late Ken Gibson, also created local issues for the island in the late 1980s. The island is served by a Royal Mail post office.300 stamps were printed, of which 30 were used on postcards mailed from the island, posted in the Royal Mail postbox outside the island's Post Office.Issue date 23 May 2022. Denomination £1.00.Approximate size of stamp 44mm x 26mm.Perforate, gummed paper, colour printing.Design shows a view of the causeway to the island, with the refuge hut which provides a safe haven for those who misjudge the tides when crossing the causeway.Printed in Germany by Juergen Schwarz / Yourstamps.
Price: 1 GBP
Location: Barnstaple, Devon
End Time: 2024-12-22T15:23:47.000Z
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: No
Colour: Multi-Coloured
Topic: Architecture
Currency: Decimal
Year of Issue: 2022
Quality: Mint Never Hinged/ MNH
Type: Stamps: Singles/ Blocks/ Multiples
Regional/ Local Issue: England
Denomination: £1
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
