The 150th Anniversary of the UPU

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to release this issue of commemorative stamps celebrating 150 years of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the United Nations regulatory board of postal affairs, through a selection of Manx postal history.

The 150th Anniversary of the UPU Set & Sheet Set

Let us take you on a journey through the archives of the esteemed Basil Wood Collection to celebrate 150 years of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with this set of four commemorative stamps.

£10.88 GBP

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The 150th Anniversary of the UPU Presentation Pack

Crafted with meticulous care, this Presentation Pack takes collectors on a journey through the postal history of the Isle of Man with four stamps celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.

£11.98 GBP

The 150th Anniversary of the UPU First Day Cover

The limited edition '150th Anniversary of the UPU' First Day Cover features all four stamp designs affixed to a specially designed envelope and is cancelled with a special postmark.

£12.03 GBP

150th Anniversary of the UPU Double Cancellation Cover

This exceptional cover is a must-have for any philatelist’s treasured collection: Created in partnership with the UPU to celebrate their 150th anniversary this is a limited edition cover of only 150 worldwide.

£22.50 GBP

A display of the rich Manx postal heritage to celebrate 150 years of the UPU

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to release this issue of commemorative stamps celebrating 150 years of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the United Nations regulatory board of postal affairs, through a selection of Manx postal history.

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About this issue

Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to release this issue of commemorative stamps celebrating 150 years of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the United Nations regulatory board of postal affairs, through a selection of Manx postal history.

Technical specification

Text: Richard West MBE and Kerry J Kemp

Images: The Basil Wood Collection & UPU

Design: Bee Design & EJC Design

Printer: bpost

Colours: 4

Paper: Tullis Russel 110g

Perforations: 11.5 per 2cm

Stamp Size: 51.46mm x 40mm

Format: Sheets of 20

Date of Issue: 30th August 2024

Limited Editions:

Presentation Pack: 1100

First Day Cover: 1500

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