Ascension : POST OFFICE NOTICE SPECIAL STAMP ISSUE
Submitted by The Islander (Raymond Ellick) 02.11.2006 (Article Archived on 16.11.2006)
CHRISTMAS 2006/GREETING STAMPS
On Monday, 30th October 2006 the Post Office released a special set of four postage stamps that feature scenes from the island. Each stamp carries a special festive message for the Christmas season.
Denomination and motifs are as follows:
15p Greetings from Ascension (Long Beach)
35p Seasons Greetings (Dewpond)
£1.25 Happy New Year (Boatswain Bird Island)
Photographs courtesy of Conservation Department
25p Merry Christmas (Sunset over a lava flow)
Photograph courtesy of Glen Yon
Technical details:
Design: Andrew Robinson
Printer: BDT International
Process: Lithography
Stamp size 28.45mm x 42.58mm
Format: 20 (2 x 10)
Perforation: 14 per 2cms
PaperCA Spiral
These stamps are beautifully designed and will truly brighten up your Christmas mail. The official first day cover is also very attractive and will make an inexpensive gift at this special time of the year. Mint sets at £2.00 and covers at £2.50 are now on sale at the Post Office and will remain available for a period of twelve months provided stocks last.
I I Henry Post Office
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