Isle of Man Post Office marks the 225th anniversary of The Times newspaper by commemorating some of the most significant events of recent history reported in this world famous publication.

The Times dates back to 1788 and has covered every news story in history. All the headlines reproduced in this unique new stamp issue, in association with The Times newspaper, capture the drama and immediacy of particular news events flashed across the world.

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published July 20th, 2013

World Oceans Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008 and is now celebrated on 8 June each year. This special day is an opportunity to celebrate our world’s shared ocean and our personal connection to the sea, as well as to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives and the important ways in which people can help protect it.

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published July 19th, 2013

The June issue is completed with two commemorative stamps that each marks an impressive town jubilee in Greenland.

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published July 14th, 2013

Dragons

A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures.

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published July 13th, 2013

Commemorating European Maritime Day 2013 with a set of three stamps depicting cruise liners that have visited the Valletta Cruise Port in previous years.

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published July 12th, 2013

Widely regarded as the world’s biggest annual sporting event, the Tour de France will mark its 100th edition this year.

To celebrate, Isle of Man Post Office is issuing a set of eight postage stamps honouring its greatest champions and the role that Britain and indeed the Isle of Man has played in adding to the colourful history of the world’s greatest race.

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published July 7th, 2013

Originally launched on 26 September 1980, the Flag Series was created to honour the Member States of the United Nations.

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published July 6th, 2013

Article X of The Treaty of Utrecht 1713 (English translation)

The Catholic King does hereby, for himself, his heirs and successors, yield to the Crown of Great Britain the full and entire propriety of the town and castle of Gibraltar, together with the port, fortifications, and forts thereunto belonging; and he gives up the said propriety to be held and enjoyed absolutely with all manner of right for ever, without any exception or impediment whatsoever.

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published July 5th, 2013

MaltaPost is issuing a set of two stamps depicting wild and domestic fauna of the Maltese Islands.

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published June 30th, 2013

Vulnerable Animals – Greenland/Israel Joint issue. For the first time we issue a stamp in collaboration with the Israeli post service.

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published June 29th, 2013

Two artistically beautiful stamps appear in June. Photographer and florist Tiina Tahvanainen has featured a white and a yellow water lily.

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published June 28th, 2013