40g Isle of Man Off-Paper Stamp Mixture - 300+ Clean Used Commems & Regional Definitives (Has Duplication)
• Weight: 40g (Approx. 300 stamps).
• Condition: Fine Used, Clean, Off-paper.
• Key Themes Visible:
• Viking Heritage: Including the Odin's Raven red/yellow sailing ship.
• European Heritage: Several Europa CEPT issues (e.g., the 1991 'Space' and 1970s 'Handicrafts').
• Manx Culture: The Sir Mark Cubbon portrait and Manx Queenies food series.
• Modern Regional Post: Post-2010 "Peel" and "Isle of Man" definitives.
• Historical Anniversaries: 1976 American Bicentennial and 1993 Christmas issues.
Notable Highlights in this Lot
• Viking Longship (Top Right): The vibrant red/yellow Odin's Raven stamp (25p) celebrates the 1979 voyage from Norway to the Isle of Man. This is an iconic Manx issue.
• Peel Postmark (Bottom Left): The light blue "Peel" stamps with the 08-02-17 circular date stamp (CDS) are very desirable. Collectors love clean, readable regional cancellations.
• Europa 1991 (Middle Left): The "Europa 91 Isle of Man" stamp featuring local landscapes is a must-have for European thematic collectors.
• Sir Mark Cubbon (Bottom Right): The 22p portrait of the famous Manx officer who served in India. This appeals to collectors of "Famous Manxmen."
• Isle of Man Bee (Top Center): Part of the biodiversity series. Nature and insects remain top-tier topicals in 2026.