XANTHE'S
STAMP MAGAZINE

The Isle of Man will issue a new set of stamps tomorrow called "From the Oceans to the Stars". I would describe it for you but fortunately I don't have to because Isle of Man Stamps and Coins has done it for me! Here is what they say: The Nicole Stott Mint Set brings together six Isle of Man Post Office stamps exploring our planet and the universe beyond. Each design reflects a different layer of exploration, from the mysterious depths of the oceans to the vast expanse of s

Switzerland will be issuing some new stamps on Monday. It is called Colours of Switzerland and the stamps show... well, lots of colours with different light and shade. The colours have poetic names, like "Snow White, "Alpine Meadow Green", "Glacier Cave Blue", "Larch Gold", "Summit Grey", "Alpine Glow Orange", "Alpine Lake Turquoise" and "Alpine Rose Red". The WOPA website has a short interviewer with the graphic designer, Felix Pfäffli, which I have included below: Where

Jersey has issued this absolutely remarkable set today showing bees. Xanthe asked if I want to review this because I am into nature and really like bees. I also really like these stamps. Jersey Stamps' website says that these stamps "feature images captured by local photographer Glen Perotte who has used his skills to showcase the miniature world of bees as extraordinary pollinators." It's a good thing to celebrate bees. They do a huge job for nature, and for us! The planet