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In this issue of Manx Stamp & Coin News… The Isle of Man Railways • Robin Gibb 50 St Catherine’s Drive • Coronation 60th AnniversaryMiniature Sheet • The Three Legs of Man • Year Collections 2012 • Diamond Jubilee SpecialCollectables • London 2012 Olympics by Paul Smith Collectables • Royal Stamp & Coin CollectablesIOM Treasury Coins and all the latest news…

Issue Number 140 Spring 2013

Dot’s Message Chaghteraght Dot

WELCOME

Dot Tilbury

Maxine Cannon

t is with a sad heart that I write my lastmessage for the newsletter. I have

decided to retire from the wonderful worldof stamps and coins which has given me somuch pleasure, and excitement.

I started working for the Isle of Man PostOffice in 1975 in the Philatelic Bureau. Eachmember of staff looked after one thousandstanding order customers with no computers!How did we manage? We really did get toknow everyone and had various notes ontheir cards to say what they liked or didn’tlike and over a period of time I met many ofmy ‘chosen thousand’ at exhibitions putting aface to the voice and name. Like all PostOffice employees I had to leave the Bureauafter a few years to do the rounds ofworking in most of the other departments -which at the time was not my choice.However, I did enjoy experiencing differentaspects of Post Office life and was fortunateand honoured to return to the Bureau in1998 as Manager. It was the start of awonderful career and my work colleagueshave been at centre of all the issues we havedeveloped, so much so that we have a list(started many years ago), entitled ‘momentswe treasure’. We read this list now andagain to remind us of the sheer variety ofevents, issues, people, places, and fun whichstand out in our stamp world as very special.

The stamp world is like no other, we are aneclectic mix of people who are passionateabout our subjects and strive for the best – aswell as printers, designers, suppliers,customers, our friends in other postaladministrations - the general public are nevershort of an idea for a stamp issue and I feelprivileged to have been part of this family.

I thank you all and especially my top team ofwork colleagues, past and present, who havehelped, guided, ‘told me in no uncertainterms’, ‘worked over and above the call ofduty’ to make my working life a pleasure withlots of good fun and laughter. Yes, we havehad our moments like all jobs but we havestuck to the task and made a success of thislittle piece of paper with gum on the backwhich has given so much pleasure to millionsof collectors around the world.

I am delighted to say that my long standingwork colleague, Maxine Cannon is to takeover as Manager of the Department andsincerely wish her and all her team very bestwishes and success for the future.

Best Wishes

I

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Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet and SheetletIt has come to our attention during quality checks on our stockthat there is an intermittent problem with gum coverage on theYear of the Snake Miniature Sheet and Sheetlet.We therefore decided to reprint both items. As there is aperforation change between the original print and the reprint anycustomers who have mint or CTO reprints as part of theirstanding order requirements will automatically receive the reprintwith their next despatch. Note we do not have a standing ordercategory for reprint presentation packs or first day covers.If you would like to exchange your Year of the Snake stock for thereprint please feel free to return the items to the Bureau at yourearliest convenience.

The codes for the Year of the Snake Reprints are as followsReprint Year of the Snake Miniature SheetMint RA26 CTO RA76 £3.00Reprint Year of the Snake Sheetlet Mint RA67 CTO RA68 £1.60Reprint Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet FDC RA95 £3.70Reprint Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet Presentation PackRA45 £3.75

The issue date for the reprint is 4th March.

NEW RELEASE • Issue Date – 03.04.13

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Technical DeTailsDesign & Photography ......................................eJc Design

Text ..........................................................................Robert Kelly

stamp size ..............................................................32 x 26mm

sheet format ............................................................................40

colours ..........................................................................................4

Process......................................................Offset lithography

Perforations ..........................................................13 per 2cms

Paper..................................................102 gms PVa gummed

no. of stamps ............................................................................8

issue Date ..........................................................3rd april 2013

PRODucTs aVailableset of 8 stamps, Presentation Pack, First Day cover,

iOM & uK self adhesive stamp booklets

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Local historian Robert Kelly writes…

There’s an old manx joke: A Manxman’s arms are

his legs.The picture it conjures is that of three legs

whirling round where his arms should be.The Manx

know them as Ny Tree Cassyn – The Three Legs.

The world knows them as the triskeles or triskelion.

For upwards of a thousand years, and probably

more, they have been the symbol of Manxness. Yet

their origin remains uncertain. In Ireland, stylistic

spiral Three Legs were carved in stone in Neolithic

times.

Throughout the world the mythology of threes has

played a significant role, notably in India, China,

Korea, ancient Greece and Rome - and among

native North Americans. It should not be surprising,

therefore, to note that the Manx Parliament consists

of three divisions – the House of Keys, Legislative

Council and Tynwald. Nor the fact that the ancient

open-air Tynwald ceremony at St John’s used to

occur to greet the rising sun on Midsummer’s Day.

The Three-Legged symbol, which indicated rotary

movement, was regarded as representing the three-

spoked wheel of the sun god’s chariot as it crossed

the sky. Images of the triskeles can be found

throughout the Island, though not consistently the

same. Some turn correctly to the right, others the

left; some kneel as if acknowledging the supremacy

of nearby England or Scotland and some are on tip

toe, implying fleetness of foot. The wrong-turning

triskeles has been attributed to a 19th century

tendency to place three-legged symbols on the

paddle boxes of Isle of Man Steam Packet

Company paddle steamers. One side of the

paddlers was correct, the other wrong. People

copied the ‘wrong’ image and so perpetuated the

mistake. Some early triskeles depicted naked legs,

as did ancient three-legged symbols elsewhere. The

earliest known armoured triskeles were clad in the

Celtic-invented chainmail. Plate armour came later.

In 1775 an inscription at Castletown’s parliament

building recorded:

Three legs armed; Armed in self-defence:

Centrally united; Security from thence.

The Island’s military importance in 1396 was

demonstrated by a King of Mann, Sir William le

Scrope, being a signatory, as England’s ally, to a

peace treaty between England and France. Scrope

used a seal that depicted the Three Legs virtually in

its present form.The Island’s Latin motto

Quoconque Jeceris Stabit emphasises the Island’s

resilience. Translations have varied - Wheresoever

you cast it, it will find its feet or Whithersoever you

throw it, it will stand, but the meaning has remained

clear: no matter how ‘storm-tossed’ the Island

might be, it can survive. Credit for the motto goes

to a Byzantine/Roman general, Flavius Belisarius

(505-565 AD). He used the militarily effective iron

caltrop - four spikes fitted to a ball. When thrown,

this usually came to rest on three of the spikes and

the fourth stuck up to catch the feet of chariot

horses, camels or even elephants. A caltrop was

featured on the Belisarius family badge together

with the motto, Quoconque Jeceris Stabit. The

presumption must be that when the Isle of Man

adopted the triskeles someone remembered the

motto and thought it appropriate.

On the Isle of Man our familiar

national symbol can be seen

everywhere from buildings

and monuments to chocolate

bars and tattoos. The Isle of

Man Post Office is pleased to

present this stamp issue

revealing the ancient origins

of this most treasured emblem

and highlighting its many and

varied representations and

applications.

The Three Legs of Manquocunque jeceris stabit

Robert Opie writes…

The historic occasion of a royal coronation, of course,attracts a deluge of souvenirs, from the traditional ceramicmug to a set of commemorative stamps. Instinctively, weall want to keep a souvenir of such an event – a decoratedtin, a jigsaw puzzle or just a royal picture postcard.

In years to come such momentoes become a touchstone toremind usof that time and the memorable moment. Hiddenaway in millions of homes is that royal keepsake, waitingto be found to rejuvenate those memories once again.

For myself, at the age of six, I set out to carefully fill my1953 scrapbook, cutting out the pictures from newspapersand magazines, sticking in pieces from commemorativeadvertisements and the festive bread wrappers, and addingthe occasional postage stamp, even a celebratory milkbottle top. Soon my album was complete. But for me, thecrowning glory was that my scrapbook won first prize atschool.

Heralded as the dawn of a new Elizabeth era, the Queen’sCoronation was held on 2 June 1953. Representatives ofthe peers, the Commons and all the great public interestsin Britain, the Prime Ministers and leading citizens of theother Commonwealth countries, and representatives offoreign states were present.

In many ways it ended the era of austerity, and the sweetration was lifted in time for the celebrations. For the firsttime, television coverage played a major role in bringingthe royal spectacle into people’s homes. Over twentymillion gathered some million television sets – and the

neighbours came in as well. Now it was possible to witnessthe actual crowning ceremony and the ritual anointmentwith holy oil.

The shelves of retail shops were groaning under the weightof souvenirs, as the public were swept up with royal fever.As ever, there were more things to buy – paper royal dolls,festive kitchen aprons, vanity sets, embroidered tea towels,illustrated silk scarves, table cloths, and the new wondermaterial of flexible plastic was moulded into coronationcoaches. There were also commemorative pen knives,knitting sets, thermos flasks, aluminium tea pots, car flags,paint boxes, pictorial toilet soap, painting books, glitterbooks with sparkling cut out model coronation coach, hairpin sets, and plenty of paper bags and carrier bags to put itall in.

With the growth of breakfast cereals and the cut out toyfrom the box, children had the excitement of creating theirown procession from the back of Shredded Wheat cartons,while Scott’s porridge oats offered ‘a thrill for the wholefamily’ with a coronation peep show.

During the 60 years of Elizabeth’s reign, there have been asmany changes as were made in Queen Victoria’s. Againtechnology has been the driving force behind advances inscience and medicine, bringing the new computer anddigital era. On the home front, jet travel now providedpackage holidays, and the self service supermarket offeredfrozen foods to microwave ready meals. Meanwhile, royalsouvenirs continue to flourish with royal weddings, andwith silver, golden and diamond jubilees.

The Isle of Man Post office is pleased to present a miniature sheet of one stamp to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

NEW RELEASE • Issue Date – 21.04.13

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TECHNICAL DETAILSDesign .........................................................Casco & EJC DesignText ...........................................................................Robert OpieFormat .........................................Miniature Sheet of One StampPrinter ...................................................................................BDTProcess ...........................................................Offset LithographyColours.......................................................................................4

Paper........................................................110gms PVA GummedPerforations ..............................................................14 per 2cmsDate of Issue .......................................................21st April 2013

PRODUCTS AVAILABLEMiniature Sheet, Presentation Pack, First Day Cover

TECHNICAL DETAILSDesign .....................................................................EJC DesignText............................................................................David LeafFormat....................................................................Sheets of 20Printer ....................................................................Lowe-MartinProcess ........................................................Offset LithographyColours......................................................................................4Paper.....................................................110gms PVA Gummed

Perforations............................................................14 per 2cmsStamp Size ...............................................................36 x 36mmNo. of Stamps ..........................................................................8Date of Issue.....................................................24th April 2013

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:Set of 8 Stamps, Presentation Pack, First Day Cover, LabelSheet, Special Folder

NEW RELEASE • Issue Date – 24.04.13

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David Leaf writes...

This stamp issue commemorating Robin Gibb, one of the Isleof Man’s most famous citizens, inspires us to take a look at oneof the truly unique voices and people in the history of popularmusic. It also reminds us that time and place do matter.

If Robin Gibb had been born in Italy in the 19th century, heprobably would have been an opera star; so, while he neversang on the stage at La Scala in Milan, his voice may turn outto be every bit as timeless, classic and legendary as Caruso’s.Paul Gambaccini noted after Robin’s passing in 2012, thatRobin was “one of the best white soul voices ever.” A true soulsinger indeed.

In the 1960s, he broke our hearts with vocals like I Started AJoke; in the 1970s, who can forget the image of Robin, hisright hand cupping his ear, as he described the pain ofseparation in How Can You Mend A Broken Heart or pleadedwith the object of his passion in Run To Me.

The Bee Gees dance era comeback included such memorablevocal turns as Robin’s plaintive solo on Nights On Broadway,and of course, the Bee Gees landmark songs for the SaturdayNight Fever soundtrack.

But Robin, or “Bodding” as his family called him, while alwaystied to the brothers Gibb, also made his own journey as a soloartist. Starting with Robin’s Reign in 1970, Gibb created adistinctive body of work separate from the usually morefamous Bee Gees recordings. For me, a fan since 1967, I wasfortunate in 1978 to begin a professional relationship with theBee Gees; Robin always treated me with a gentle kindnessindicative of the man behind the artist.

In the early 1980s, when the Bee Gees took a well-earnedhiatus from group activity, Robin pursued his solo work withthree more albums (How Old Are You?, Secret Agent andWalls Have Eyes). Among the highlights from those recordswere songs such as Juliet and Boys Do Fall In Love.

Back in 2000, the Bee Gees entrusted me to write and direct afilm on their career, a film that would accompany what would

become their recording swan song, the truly terrific LP, This IsWhere I Came In.

Towards the end of 2011, I got an e-mail from an old friendwith a request, to write a press kit about Robin and son RobinJohn’s soon-to-be-released collaboration, The TitanicRequiem. I was thrilled to be asked and even more excitedwhen I heard an advance copy of this monumental work. Ifthis was to be Robin’s last musical effort, it was one worthy ofhis legend. And his last recorded vocal on it, Don’t Cry Aloneshowed his artistic powers had not been diminished at all. Iremember when I first heard it…knowing it was probablyRobin’s goodbye… the heartbreaking sound and message.When news of Robin’s death reached us, we didn’t cry alone.The entire world shook with tears.

Robin Gibb will be remembered as a songwriter, a singer, anartist, a man whose slender physique was underscored by hisimmense determination, personal strength, courage and spiritof love, Robin’s voice was so unlike anything else that gracedthe radio, timeless and yet somehow, decade after decade, intune with the times so that he made anything he sangsimultaneously sound contemporary, classic, epic and now,sadly, mythic.

Throughout their career, nobody could quite figure out wherethe Bee Gees were from. Some fans were certain they wereAustralian. Others would say England. When asked, Robinnever hesitated, he would answer sweetly and proudly that hewas from the Isle of Man.

How much did the Isle of Man mean to him? Robin’s last solorecord, recorded in 2008/9 and due for release in 2013, 50 St.Catherine’s Drive was given that name by Robin tocommemorate his first home on the Isle. But while his voicehas been stilled, it lives forever, on Bee Gees records, ofcourse, and through his solo albums and recordings.

With this new stamp-of-approval, the Isle of Man returns thatpride and love.

ROBIN GIBB 1949-2012The Isle of Man PostOffice is honoured topresent a set of eightstamps which reflect onthe legendary solo careerof Robin Gibb CBE.

TECHNICAL DETAILSPhotography & Text ......................................David Lloyd-JonesDesign ....................................................................EJC DesignFormat ..................................................................Sheets of 15Printer ................................................................................ BDTProcess..........................................................Offset LithographyColours ..................................................................................4Paper ....................................................110gms PVA Gummed

Perforations............................................................14 per 2cmsStamp Size ..................................................28.45 x 42.58mmNo. of Stamps ........................................................................6Date of Issue ....................................................17th May 2013

PRODUCTS AVAILABLESet of 6 Stamps, Presentation Pack, First Day Cover

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NEW RELEASE • Issue Date – 17.05.13

This year, 2013, marks the140th anniversary of theIsle of Man Steam Railwayand the 120th anniversaryof the Manx Electric Railwayfrom Douglas to Groudle,while 2014 marks the120th anniversary of theManx Electric Railway toLaxey. Both systems wereoriginally born to servicethe flourishing touristindustry as thousands ofVictorian holiday makersflocked to the Isle of Manevery year to discover the

Island’s romantic and rugged scenery. A combinationof ever increasing visitor numbers and the poor stateof the Island’s roads, was the catalyst to construct arailway system to link the north, west and south withthe capital Douglas on the east coast. The 3ft gaugeIsle of Man Railway Co. Ltd opened betweenDouglas and Peel on 1 July 1873 and to Port Erinthe following year. Ramsey was reached in 1879 bythe Manx Northern Railway following the flatter westcoast. The rugged eastern coast of the Islandbetween Douglas and Ramsey was conqueredtwenty years later by the brand new electric tractionof the 3ft gauge Isle of Man Tramways & ElectricPower Co. Ltd (later becoming the Manx ElectricRailway in 1902) opening its first section to Groudleon 7 September 1893. While these new rail systemstransported tourists to the Island’s beauty spots,historical castles and villages, the coming of therailways had a massive social impact on the local

community. Up to the invasion of the Victorianholiday makers in the mid 1850s, the Island hadbeen a simple sleepy farming and fishing backwaterfor centuries. The opening of the railways had farreaching social effects on Island life, and the localsfound themselves in the 19th century with a massivenew industry right on their doorsteps. As the touristboom grew, so did the Island railways and tramwaysto provide a complex rail network right across theIsland. The Manx rail systems were essentially builtfor the purpose of ferrying thousands of holidaymakers around the Island, but out of season, theyprovided a lifeline for the local community duringthe quiet winter months. Children used the trains toget to school, while Manx farmers used the railwayto ferry their cattle to and from the marts in Ramseyand St Johns every week. The Royal Mail andparcels were carried by both the trams and trains,and the Manx Electric Railway also collected mailfrom various mailboxes en route. Local rail trafficstarted to decline dramatically with the introductionof cheap cars and lorries in the 1950s. Today, theManx railway systems are just as important as theywere when they first opened. As the Island’s roadtraffic congestion increases, there are calls forcommuter trains, and the re-opening of the longclosed Peel line. To highlight their continuingimportance, it is not unusual for Manx residents tomake use of the services for everyday use. Howmany people in the 21st century have the pleasureof a genuine Victorian steam or electric tram serviceright on their doorstep?

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Standing Order Despatch Date:

Standing Order Despatch Date: 2

Christmas A Time G

Set 38, 41, 7

Self-Adhesiv

Self-Adhesiv

Presentation

First Day Co

Centenary South Pol

Miniature Sh

Presentation

First Day Co

Centenary

Set 38, 41, 6

Presentation

First Day Co

Bee Faun

Set 38, 41, £

Presentation

First Day Co

Self-adhesive

Self-adhesive

Bee Fauna S

Mark Cav The Manx

Set 38, 41, 6

Presentation

First Day Co

Augmented

Stamp and C

Special Fold

Diamond Miniature

Miniature Sh

Presentation

First Day Co

Thames Pag

Jubilee Holid

Celebration

Diamond Ju Sheet Folde

MINT CTO PRICE

MINT CTO PRICEStanding Order Despatch Date: 17.05.13

The Isle of Man Railways Issued 17.05.13

Set 40, 42, 69, 119, 160, 161p (sheets of 15) RF31 RF81 £5.91

Presentation Pack RF41 £6.66

First Day Cover RF91 £6.61

Robin Gibb – 50 St Catherine’s Drive Issued 24.04.13

Set 2, 40, 42, 50, 69, 73, 120, 178p (sheets of 20) RE31 RE81 £5.74

Presentation Pack RE41 £6.49

First Day Cover RE91 £6.44

Special Label Sheet RE64 RE65 £10.14

Special Folder RE43 £30.00

The Coronation of HM Queen Miniature Sheet Issued 21.04.13

Miniature Sheet RE25 RE75 £3.00

Presentation Pack RE42 £3.75

First Day Cover RE92 £3.70

The Three Legs of Man Issued 03.04.13

Set 5, 10, 40, 42, 69, 73, 119, 200p (sheets of 40) RD31 RD81 £5.58

Presentation Pack RD41 £6.33

First Day Cover RD91 £6.28

Three Legs Self-Adhesive Set (2 values) RD32 RD82 £0.82

Three Legs Self Adhesive Booklet 10xIOM Values RD71 £4.00

Three Legs Self Adhesive Booklet 10xUK Values RD72 £4.20

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MINT CTO PRICEStanding Order Despatch Date: 20.02.13

NEW

Fire & Rescue Service Miniature Sheet Issued 20.02.13

Miniature Sheet RC25 RC75 £3.00

Presentation Pack RC42 £3.75

First Day Cover RC92 £3.70

IOM Constabulary 150th Anniversary Issued 20.02.13

Set 38, 41, 71, 80, £1.47, £1.82 (Sheets of 15) RC31 RC81 £5.59

Presentation Pack RC41 £6.34

First Day Cover RC91 £6.29

The Year of the Snake Reprinted 08.03.13 Issued 08.02.13

Miniature Sheet (6 stamps) RA25 RA75 £3.00

Presentation Pack RA42 £3.75

First Day Cover RA92 £3.70

Souvenir Sheetlet RA64 RA65 £1.60

Reprint Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet RA26 RA76 £3.00

Reprint Year of the Snake Sheetlet RA67 RA68 £1.60

Reprint Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet FDC RA95 £3.70

Reprint Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet Presentation Pack RA45 £3.75

A Celebration of Coronation Commemoratives Issued 06.02.13

Set 38, 41, 65, £1.05, £1.37, £1.73 (Sheets of 7) RB31 RB81 £5.59

Presentation Pack RB41 £6.34

First Day Cover RB91 £6.29

Special Folder RB43 £30.00

The Chron

& The Lew

Set 38, 41, 71

Presentation

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YEAR COLLECTIONS CODE PRICE

Yearbooks

Isle of Man Post Office Yearbook 2012 QK07 £62.00

Isle of Man Post Office Yearbook 2011 PK07 £62.00

Isle of Man Post Office Yearbook 2010 OK07 £57.50

Year Collection of Presentation Packs (including binder)

Year Collection of Presentation Packs 2012 QK04 £72.00

Year Collection of Presentation Packs 2011 PK04 £74.00

Year Collection of Presentation Packs 2010 OK04 £63.00

Year Sets

Year Set 2012 QK12 £60.00

Year Set 2011 PK12 £62.00

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Kiloware Packet (100 different stamps) AX40 £7.50

THE DEFINITIVES COLLECTIONFlowers Set 1p 2p 4p 5p 10p 20p 21p 22p

25p 26p 30p 50p £1.00

Queen and Queen Mother £2.50 £3.00 BA 32 BA 82 £8.66

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Lindner Album Full 2012 DK01 £395.00

Full 2012 comprises 3 empty Albums

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sheets from 1973 - 2012 inclusive.

Lindner Album Empty AZ04 £40.00

Lindner Blank Page AZ05 £2.00

Lindner First Day Cover Page (Holds 4 covers) AZ06 £3.00

Lindner Postcard Page (Holds 8 cards) AZ07 £3.00

Lindner Sheetlet Page, size (H 285 mm x W 230 mm) AZ08 £3.00

Lindner Stock Page AZ09 £3.00

Davo Album Pages 2012 QK11 £16.50

Davo FDC Double Album AY05 £28.00

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Presentation Pack Binder AZ03 £8.00

Newsletter Holder AY04 £7.50

Year Set Album AY07 £15.00

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If you wish to purchase pages from 1973 - 2010 please contact us regarding

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SOON TO BE WITHDRAWNThe Kelly Collection Issued 08.05.12

Diamond Jubilee Miniature Sheet Issued 21.04.12

Titanic Issued 01.04.12

Lighthouses of the Isle of Man Issued 02.04.12

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08.08.12

MINT CTO PRICE 20.10.12

s Scenes – one By Issued 20.10.12

1, £1.05, £1.16, £1.73 (Sheets of 20) QI31 QI81 £5.44

e Set (2 values) QI32 QI82 £0.79

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n Pack QI41 £6.19

over QI91 £6.14

y of Scott’s e Expedition Issued 02.10.12

heet (2 x £1.50 stamps) QJ25 QJ75 £3.00

n Pack QJ42 £3.75

over QJ92 £3.70

y of the Royal Flying Corps Issued 20.09.12

5, 80, £1.37, £1.91 (Sheets of 25) QJ31 QJ81 £5.52

n Pack QJ41 £6.27

over QJ91 £6.22

a of the Isle of Man Issued 08.08.12

1, £1.05, £1.30, £1.47 (Sheets of 50) QH31 QH81 £5.61

n Pack QH41 £6.36

over QH91 £6.31

e booklet 10 x IOM value QH71 £3.80

e booklet 10 x UK value QH72 £4.10

Self-Adhesive Set (2 values) QH32 QH82 £0.79

vendish MBE x Missile Issued 19.06.12

65, 71, 80, 105, 116p (Sheets of 20) QF31 QF81 £5.16

n Pack QF41 £5.91

over QF91 £5.86

Reality Sheetlet QF68 QF69 £9.52

Coin Pack AG54 £15.00

er QF43 £30.00

Jubilee Thames Pageant e Sheet Issued 03.06.12

heet (3 x 50p, 1 x £1.50) QF25 QF75 £3.00

n Pack QF42 £3.75

over QF92 £3.70

geant Commemorative Sheet QF60 QF61 £9.00

day Commemorative Sheet QF62 QF63 £11.06

Day Commemorative Sheet QF64 QF65 £9.94

bilee Commemorative r QF44 £30.00

nicles of Man

wis Chessmen Issued 11.01.13

1, 80, £1.30, £1.91 (Sheets of 40) RA31 RA81 £5.51

Pack RA41 £6.26

over RA91 £6.21

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St Thomas’ Church Murals Miniature Sheet Issued 08.08.13

Miniature Sheet RG25 RG75 £3.00

Presentation Pack RG42 £3.75

First Day Cover RG92 £3.70

Newspaper Headlines Issued 04.07.13

Set of 6 Stamps RH31 RH81 £5.85

Presentation Pack RH41 £6.60

First Day Cover RH91 £6.55

Edition 100 Tour De France Issued 19.06.13

Set of 8 Stamps RG31 RG81 £5.72

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The Isle of Man Treasury Coin CollectionAs appointed agents for Isle of Man Treasury coins we are proud to offer a selection of these unique and beautifully-crafted cupro-nickel items. We concentrate mainly on coin sets which complement our philatelic collection. The collections are also available from our retail outlets on the Isle of Man and from our website www.iomcoins.com• A number of other Isle of Man Treasury coins are available - for a comprehensive list please visit: www.pobjoy.com or contactPobjoy Mint Ltd. on 01737 818181

Isle of Man Treasury Commemorative Coins IOM Stamp & Coin Mini Collection AF99 £9.99IOM Decimal Coin Set 2012 AG02 £27.50Five Pound Coin AG03 £16.50Paddington Bear & Crown AG09 £19.95Twelve Days of Christmas six 50p Box Set AG28 £27.50Turkish Angora Cat Crown AG29 £12.95Lifetime of Service Royal Crown AG31 £12.95IOMCYG £2 Coin & Blistercard AG37 £5.00IOMCYG £2 Coin in a box AG38 £12.95HM Queen Coronation Crown in a box AG44 £12.95HM Queen Visit to Canada Crown in a box AG45 £12.95Manx Cat Crown 2012 in a box AG46 £12.95Olympics 2012 (Set of 6 coins in a box) AG48 £75.00Mark Cavendish 50p in a wallet AG51 £2.00

Diamond Jubilee 50p in a box AG52 £9.95Mark Cavendish 50p in a box AG53 £9.95Mark Cavendish Stamp & Coin Pack AG54 £15.00Diamond Jubilee Stamp & Coin Pack AG55 £15.00Thames Pageant Crown in a box AG57 £12.95Titanic Boarding Crown in a box AG58 £12.95David Knight 50p Coin in a wallet AG60 £2.00David Knight Tyre & Coin Pack AG61 £15.00David Knight 50p Coin in a box AG62 £9.95Christmas 2012 50p in a wallet AG65 £2.00St Patrick & the Snake Crown in a box AG66 £12.95Kermode Bear Crown in a box AG67 £12.95Kermode Bear Gift Pack AG68 £19.95Elizabeth & Victoria Crown in a box AG69 £12.95Siberian Cat Crown in a box AG70 £12.95

COINS AND COLLECTABLES

Isle of Man Treasury CoinsCooinaghyn Tashtey VanninDecimal Coin Designs Introducedbetween 1988 and 1996M. J. Southall, MBE, MCGIAs mentioned in the last issue of ‘Stamps and Coin News’ severalunrelated coin designs of various denominations were issued duringthe years between the 1988 issue and the introduction of 1996 set.These are now described and illustrated below. Incidentally, the sub-heading in the last issue should have read ‘1996’ and not ‘1988’ - apologies.The reduced size 5p coin issued in 1994 depicted a golf ball and twocrossed clubs. When it was issued, this particular coin was popular as agolf ball marker and quickly went out of general circulation. Manymore were subsequently minted to meet the demands of golfers anda large quantity of these coins was sent abroad, particularly to Canada.

The new 10p coin was introduced in 1992; its size being reduced toapproximately the diameter of the old 5p coin. It bore the typical ManxTriskeles (three legs) symbol with the Latin motto Quocunque JecerisStabit - ‘Which ever way you throw it, it will stand’. The coin wasreminiscent of the 1978-82 thin £1 coins known as Percy’s. The supplyof 10p coins from the first minting were slightly too thick and wouldnot function properly in some slot machines. Many had to be returnedfor modification. The original minting can be identified by thesignificantly wider date and the rounded tails of the ‘99’. All the coinsof this type bore the die mark ‘AA’ in small Celtic letters just abovethe right hand foot of the Triskeles. These coins are now rarely seen incirculation. The other die marks for the 1992 10p coins are ‘AB’, ‘AC’and ‘AE’, all of which are still commonly seen in circulation. Moreabout the subject of die marks in a future issue.

The 20p coin, depicting a combine harvester, was given a ‘make-over’in 1993. The border was much wider and the lettering was incuse tofollow the pattern used for the UK 20p coins.

A commemorative 50p coin was issued in 1994 to celebrate thecentenary of the Tynwald (Manx Parliament) Legislative Building inDouglas, known locally as the Wedding Cake. The coin also shows theSword of State.In 1997, the standard 50p coin was reduced in size and theexceptionally large minting resulted in many identifiable dies beingused. However, a few larger size 50p coins dated 1997 were minted,primarily for inclusion in year sets. A small number were also placedinto circulation.The centenary of Douglas (Doolish) Corporation was commemoratedwith a £1 coin in 1996 and this depicts the Douglas Borough Armswith the dates 1896 and 1996 either side.A number of different types and variations occurred between 1988and 1996 on the £2 and circulating £5 coins and these will bedescribed in the next issue.

Coins of the Isle of Man, byM. J. Southall, M.B.EThis book makes compelling readingand is a most useful reference workfor anyone with the slightest interestin the coins of the Isle of Man. Please note that this item is onlyavailable direct from the author:mikesouthall@manx.netTelephone: 01624 816 302Price £27.50(plus £5 postage & packing)Now available from local bookshops

1988-1992Inclusive

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A Celebration of Coronation Commemoratives Special FolderWe celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Coronation of HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II with our wonderful commemorativefolder. Great landmarks in royal history have always beenmarked by souvenirs of all shapes and sizes and many of us willhave keepsakes both cheap and valuable recalling such historicoccasions. Familiar items like biscuit tins, horse brasses,penknives and mugs have all been adapted to the Coronationtheme over the years as well as a variety of more unusual items.In addition to our customary image-rich editorial the stamps forthe issue are included in partial pictorial sheet form and thetotal face value of the stamps actually exceeds the price of thefolder. An unmissable and lavish production to mark ourmonarch’s truly significant anniversary.A Celebration of Coronation Commemoratives Special FolderRB43 £30.00

The Perfect Tribute to a Musical LegendThe Bee Gees are legends of popular music and our stamp issue pays tribute to the life and career of proudManxman, and Island resident, Robin and coincides with the posthumous release of his album 50 St Catherine'sDrive. The title is the Douglas address where his family was living when he and his twin brother Maurice were bornin 1949.Our eight stamp issue charts the landmarks in his own illustrious musical career and showcases a man with academic and charitable interests beyond the music industry.

Robin Gibb 1949-2012 Special FolderWe present our ultimate Robin Gibb collectable, a must-havetribute to one of the world’s finest songwriters and performers. Comprising the superb postal tribute label sheet alongside twounique items you won’t find anywhere else - a special format 50St Catherine’s Drive envelope and an amazing dvd compilation –this lavish collector’s folder features a heart-warming tribute byrenowned music writer David Leaf. Incorporating never-before-seen Robin Gibb material, the discbrings together episodes of his career in relation to the Isle of Man includinginterviews in Thame before the first issue of Bee Gees stamps in 1999, aperformance of Ellan Vannin at King William’s College, his Freeman of Douglas visit,the opening of Rebecca House, coverage of a tribute occasion at 50 St Catherine’sDrive itself and a truly unique photo gallery of images kindly shared by Robin’s family.The perfect tribute to one of the Island’s most-loved sons.Robin Gibb 1949-2012 Special Folder RE43 £30.00

Robin Gibb Special Label SheetOur fabulous Label Sheet combines the mint stamps with unique images of Robingenerously shared by his family. The mint (or 'CTO') sheet is safely enclosed in our full colour high quality 'wrapover'display folder which also includes a wonderful text - a tribute to Robin by eminentmusic writer and friend of the Bee Gees, David Leaf. 'CTO' refers to 'cancelled toorder' - postmarked with the day of issue. At A4 scale the sheet is ideal for framing.Robin Gibb Special Label Sheet Mint RE64 CTO RE65 £10.14

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St Patrick & The Snake CrownThe Isle of Man does not have apatron saint, but if we were toadopt one, St Patrick wouldbe a strong contender, evenif we had to share him withIreland, as he is creditedwith bringing Christianity toour shores. The image on the coin shows StPatrick casting out serpents during his time onthe Isle of Man with the obverse carrying thetraditional fine effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, Lordof Man by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. This fineCupro Nickel coin comes in a hard-shelledcollectors box.St Patrick & The Snake Crown in a box AG66 £12.95

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Elizabeth and Victoria CrownOnly two monarchs in British history have ever celebrated a Diamond Jubilee – QueenVictoria and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This year, 2013, marks the anniversary of bothCoronations, the 175th Anniversary for Queen Victoria’s Coronation and the 60thAnniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation.To commemorate both these amazing achievements, the Isle of Man has approved therelease of a superb new coin which carries a double portrait of Queen Victoria and hergreat, great grand-daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. In addition, the obverse of the coinfeatures a unique double effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The first effigy is an up-to-dateimage of Her Majesty, while the second is based on a portrait that first appeared on coinsat the start of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.Elizabeth and Victoria Crown in a box AG69 £12.95

Siberian Cat CrownHaving celebrated its 25th Anniversary last year, the Isle of Man Cat series of coins continuesthis year with the issue of another superb cupro-nickel crown, this time featuring theSiberian Cat. The Siberian Cat has been present in Russia for centuries and is an ancient cat breed that isnow said to be the ancestor of all modern long-haired cats. It is a natural breed of Siberiaand the national cat of Russia.Siberian Cat Crown in a box AG70 £12.95

The Three Legs of Man Self Adhesive Stamp BookletsThese decorative booklets have ten 40p and 42p These wonderfullydecorative self-adhesive stamp booklets can be used for postage withinthe Isle of Man and to UK destinations.The reverse sides of the booklet feature additional three legs emblems anduseful post office contact information.Three Legs of Man Self-Adhesive Stamp Booklet - IOM Value RD71 £4.00Three Legs of Man Self-Adhesive Stamp Booklet - UK Value RD72 £4.20Three Legs Self-Adhesive Set (2 values) Mint RD32 CTO RD82 £0.82

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NEW NEWThe Kermode Bear Crown and Gift PackThe population of the Kermode Bear is estimated at 400to 1,000 individuals and it is thought they have surviveddue to the fact that they were known as ‘Spirit Bears’ andtherefore the First Nations never hunted or mentionedthem to fur trappers.The design on the coin features an adult Kermode Bearsitting near water with her two playfulcubs. The coin is Cupro Nickel and shipsin a plush hard-shelled collectors box.This stunning coin is also available witha delightfully cute plush white bear toenhance the beauty of thesemagnificent animals.Kermode Bear Crown in a box AG67 £12.95Kermode Bear & Crown GiftPack AG68 £19.95

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Signed London 2012 Olympic Games Gold Medal Winners SheetFollowing the success of Manxman Peter Kennaugh in the Men’sTeam Pursuit track cycle race - along with team mates Steve Burke,Ed Clancy and Geraint Thomas – we produced our Gold MedalWinners Sheet in celebration in a limited edition of 2012. We are now able to offer collectors stamp sheet numbers 1 to 100in a limited framed edition, signed by all four members of thewinning GB Men’s Pursuit Team. Each item includes a certificate ofauthenticity signed by Geoff Corkish MBE MHK, Chairman of Isle ofMan Post Office. Signed London 2012 Olympic Games Gold Medal Winnners SheetQA78 £60.00

World Champion Manxman...This great new collectable is now available for FREE worldwide delivery. This legal tender50p coin celebrates Enduro Motorcycle Sport and the Manx Motorcyclist David Knight,but that is not the whole story! Our fantastic special pack also contains a genuine piece of 'knobbly' tyre supplied to usdirect from David Knight himself - both coin and pack are safely encapsulated in clearvacuum-formed bubbles. The text tells the story of his career to date in the context ofone of the most unique collectable items available anywhere.David Knight Tyre & Coin Pack AG61 £15.00David Knight 50p Coin in a box AG62 £9.95David Knight 50p Coin in a wallet AG60 £2.00

Geoff Duke Special Label SheetA pictorial sheet of stamps and labels to celebrate the 90th Birthday of TT legend GeoffDuke. The sheet captures many highlights from his celebrated career.Geoff Duke Special Label Sheet Mint RF60 CTO RF61 £8.52

Geoff Duke Special FolderA folder containing a potted history of Geoff Duke’s lifetime achievements throughphotographs and an exclusive commentary by his son Peter Duke. This true collectableincludes our 90th birthday pictorial sheet of stamps and a facsimile of a rare vintagepublication The TT as Geoff Duke Sees It - a terrific booklet which answers such questionsas ‘what gear did you use coming into Signpost Corner?’ or ‘ how fast did you takeBallaugh Bridge?’ Geoff Duke Special Folder RF43 £20.00

Joey Dunlop Special Label SheetA pictorial stamp sheet and labels celebrating the TT legend Joey Dunlop and his record - breaking achievements on Honda Motorcycles.Joey Dunlop Special Label Sheet Mint RF62 CTO RF63 £9.97

Joey Dunlop Special Folder Limited Edition of 300Celebrating the TT Legend Joey Dunlop OBE MBE, this great collectible provides an insightinto Joey the King of the Mountain and also his personality off the race circuit. Joey’sfamily and friends have given permission to reproduce personal photographs andrecollections of ‘Yer maun from Ballymoney’. The collection includes our pictorial speciallabel sheet with images from some of his most memorable successes, a special postcardand a truly unique must-have for all those who hold Joey in their hearts… It’s a well knownfact that Joey always wore a red Honda t-shirt underneath his leathers when he rode onthe mountain course… We are honoured to have been given a genuine shirt by his familyand each one of these folders includes a small fragment of Joey’s red shirt - a real piece ofTT history. Joey Dunlop Special Folder RF45 £25.00

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YEAR COLLECTIONS 2012

IOM Post Office Yearbook 2012From the London 2012 OlympicGames to the Diamond Jubilee ourstamp issues are lavishly illustratedwith accompanying texts by expertsin their field. With all the stamps for the yearplaced in context there is somethingfor everyone in this packedcompendium.Hardback (30 x 21cm) with 80colour pages. Limited numberededition of 1000 copies.

IOM Post Office Yearbook 2012QK07 £62.00

Year Collection of Presentation Packs 2012The presentation packs for the year in acomplimentary binder, fantastic value.

Year Collection of Presentation Packs 2012QK04 £72.00

Year Set 2012Contains one full set of all stamps and miniature sheetsfor the year in a folder and including a brief explanatorytext for each issue

Year Set 2012 QK12 £60.00

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