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Abieuan
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Celtic StampsAt last, a stamp recognising Cornwall.....but issued from the Isle of Man!
| Quote: | CELTIC LEAGUE - PRESS INFORMATION
CELTIC NATIONS CELEBRATED IN MANX STAMP ISSUE
Isle of Man Post is issuing a set of stamps which will celebrates
the links between the Isle of Man and other Celtic nations.
The eight stamps feature National flags of Mann, Scotland, Wales,
Cornwall, Brittany, Ireland, Asturies and Galicia.
Sets of stamps can be ordered now with the date of release of May
12th and there will a special 'Interceltique' Sheetlet and set of
8 Postcards produced in August this year to coincide with the 2008
Lorient Interceltique Festival in Brittany. Isle of Man will be cooperating
with Manx cultural groups to ensure a presence in Lorient to market
the stamp issue.
A text accompanying the stamps sets has been written by Dr Brian Stowell
a prominent figure in both the Celtic Congress and Celtic League who
is well known for his regular contribution to the Manx language section
in each issue of Carn.
Illustrations of the stamp issue and details of how to order can
be found at the Isle of Man Post site at:
http://www.gov.im/post/stamps/FutureIssue.aspx?categoryid=164 |
I doubt if Brittany would have it's flag allowed on a stamp by the French government either.
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Aventinian
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Re: Celtic Stamps | Abieuan wrote: | | At last, a stamp recognising Cornwall... |
Just what I've been waiting for (!)
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