America 250! - The Isle of Man and the American War of Independence First Day Cover

Celebrate 250 years since the American Declaration of Independence with the America 250! First Day Cover. Featuring all six stamps from the 2026 issue, it is postmarked 20th February 2026 and includes a detailed insert highlighting the historical figures and events that link the Isle of Man to the American War of Independence.

The stamps depict notable Manx individuals, including Captain John Paul Jones, Hugh Crow, Reverend Philip Moore, William Bligh and Major Paul Crebbin, alongside broader contexts such as privateering, naval battles and transatlantic trade. The First Day Cover allows collectors to explore the courage, commerce and ideals that connected the Island to revolutionary America.

With research and text by historian Matthew Richardson and design by Glazier Design, this First Day Cover provides both collectible appeal and educational insight. Limited to 1,500 covers, it offers a tangible connection to the Isle of Man’s rich maritime and military heritage.