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

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

Monaco has create a new stamp to celebrate 50 years of the Larvotto Marine Protected Area (MPA) in 1976. Larvotto was the first MPA in the world located in an urban environment. The WOPA website tells us that "it shelters a rich and diverse biodiversity and serves as a veritable natural laboratory" and is a base for important "scientific monitoring programs". We see from the stamp how close the MPA is to the city of Monte Carlo. The protected sea area is basically right nex