Worldwide Stamp New Issues - Guernsey.

Last updated 1 July 2002.

• 1997, January 2. Flowers.
  • 18p Roses. Issued in sheets and in booklets.
  • 26p Freesias.
• 1997, January 2. Issue for Alderney. Wildlife.
  • 18p Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) on Buddleia (Buddleja davidii).
  • 25p Rock pipit (Anthus petrosus) on Sea Stock (Matthiola incana).
  • 26p Sand Digger Wasp (Ammophila sabulosa) on Sea Bindweed (Calystegia soldanella).
• 1997, February 12. The World Wide Fund for Nature. Bright Wings of Summer. Butterflies and Moths.
  • 18p Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) on Holly.
  • 25p Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatamm) on Red Valerian.
  • 26p Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) on Bell Heather.
  • 37p Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) on Spear Thistle.
  • £1 Painted Lady (Cynthia cardui) on Gorse (Miniature sheet).
• 1997, April 24. Island Treasures. Series 1.
  • 18p Shell Beach.
  • 25p La Seigneurie.
  • 26p Castle Cornet.
    These self adhesive stamps were issued both in booklets and in coils.
• 1997, April 24. Europa Stamps. Myths and Legends. Scenes from "Les Travailleurs de la Mer" by Victor Hugo.
  • 26p Gilliatt fighting.
  • 31p Gilliatt on a rock.
• 1997, May 29. "Pacific `97". Guernsey Trade and Commerce.
  • 30p Boatyard at Saint Peter Port.
  • £1 "Costa Rica Packet".
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1997, August 21. Communications.
  • 18p Radio.
  • 25p Television.
  • 26p Telephone.
  • 37p Newspapers.
  • 43p The postal system.
  • 63p The Internet.
• 1997, August 21. Issue for Alderney. Past Times Series 1. Cricket.
  • 18p Harold Larwood.
  • 25p John Arlott.
  • 37p Sir Pelham Warner.
  • 43p W.G. Grace.
  • 63p John Wisden.
    These five stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1997, November 20. Christmas Stamps. Teddy Bears' Christmas.
  • 15p Teddy bear in kitchen.
  • 25p Teddy bears and Christmas tree.
  • 26p Teddy bears in chair.
  • 37p Teddy bear dressed as Santa Claus.
  • 43p Teddy bears and presents.
  • 63p Teddy bears at table.
• 1997, November 20. Golden Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.
  • 18p Visit to Guernsey in 1957.
  • 25p Black and white photograph.
  • 26p Family on horseback.
  • 37p Informal photograph of the Royal couple.
  • 43p The Royal couple in uniform.
  • 63p The 1997 official photographic portrait.
• 1997, November 20. Issue for Alderney. Garrison Island. Series 1.
  • 18p The founding of the harbour.
  • 18p The "Ariadne" at anchor.
  • 25p The first quarrying at Mannez.
  • 25p The first train carrying stone.
  • 26p The Royal yacht at anchor.
  • 26p Soldiers on waterfront.
  • 31p Locomotive.
  • 31p Carriage.
• 1998, February 10. The Millennium Tapestries.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the eleventh century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the twelfth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the thirteenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the fourteenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the fifteenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the sixteenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the seventeenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the eighteenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the nineteenth century.
  • 25p Tapestry representing the twentieth century.
• 1998, February 10. Issue for Alderney. Past Times. Series 2. Underwater Exploration.
  • 20p Modern Superlite diving helmet.
  • 30p Diver wearing an aqualung.
  • 37p The Heinke Closed Helmet.
  • 43p The Siebe Closed Helmet.
  • 63p The Deane Open Helmet, mid 1820s.
    These five stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1998, March 25. Island Treasures. Series 2.
  • Internal rate (20p) Fort Grey.
  • Internal rate (20p) Boat in Grand Havre Bay.
  • U.K. rate (25p) Guernsey cow.
  • U.K. rate (25p) Little Chapel at Les Vauxbelets.
    These self adhesive stamps were issued both in booklets and in coils.
• 1998, March 25. Issue for Alderney. Booklet Stamp.
  • 20p Black Rabbit (Oryetolagus cuniculus), Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and bracken (Pteridum aquilinum).
    These booklet stamps can be differentiated by having one vertical side imperforate.
• 1998, May 7. A Century of British Military Aviation.
  • 20p Fairey IIIC, Balloon from the Boer War, Sopwith Camel, Avro 504K and the first British Army airship, "Nulli Secundus".
  • 25p Fairey Swordfish, Saro London, Tiger Moth, Supermarine Walrus and the last R.A.F. biplane fighter, the Gloster Gladiator.
  • 30p Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire "Guernsey's Reply", Vickers Wellington, Short Sunderland flying boat, Westland Lysander and Bristol Blenheim.
  • 37p De Havilland Mosquito, Avro Lancaster, Auster III, Gloster Meteor, and the Horsa Glider.
  • 43p Canberra, Hawker Sea Fury, Bristol Sycamore, Hawker Hunter, Handley Page Victor and BAe Lightning.
  • 63p Panavia Tornado GR1, BAe Hawk, BAe Sea Harrier "hover jet", Westland Lynx helicopter and Hawker Siddeley Nimrod.
• 1998, May 7. 150 Years of Soccer.
  • 30p Jules Rimet.
  • £1.75 Bobby Moore and Queen Elizabeth II.
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1998, August 11. Europa Stamps. National Days and Festivals.
  • 20p The West Show.
  • 25p The North Show.
  • 30p Liberation Day.
  • 37p The South Show.
• 1998, August 11. Definitive Stamp. Maritime Heritage.
  • £5 The Royal Yacht "Britannia".
• 1998, November 10. Christmas Stamps. Christmas Trees.
  • 17p 1990s Christmas tree, "Po" from the "Teletubbies" and computer game.
  • 25p 1960s Christmas tree, glamorous doll and London bus.
  • 30p 1930s Christmas tree, panda teddy bear and toy tank.
  • 37p 1920s Christmas tree, doll and model car.
  • 43p 1900s Christmas tree, teddy bear and toy train.
  • 63p 1850s Christmas tree, wooden doll and spinning top.
    These stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1998, November 10. Issue for Alderney. Garrison Island. Series 2.
  • 20p Old Post Office.
  • 20p Stall outside old post office.
  • 25p States chamber.
  • 25p States offices and police station.
  • 30p New church.
  • 30p Archway.
  • 37p Fishing boat.
  • 37p Fishing boat and sailing boat.
• 1999, February 4. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as a child, circa 1907.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at her wedding in 1923.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother with the newly born Princess Elizabeth, 1926.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at the coronation of her husband, King George VI, in 1937.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visiting a bombed area of London, 1940.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother fishing near Auckland, New Zealand, in 1966.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at a function in Guernsey in 1963.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother receiving floral tributes on her birthday in 1992.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presenting a trophy at Sandown Park races in 1989.
  • 25p Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother opening the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum, Norwich, 1990.
• 1999, February 4. Issue for Alderney. Centenary of the Wreck of the S.S. "Stella".
  • 25p Detail from a stained glass window in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, dedicated to Mary Rogers, chief stewardess of the S.S. "Stella".
  • £1.75 Photograph of the S.S. "Stella" leaving Southampton Harbour.
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1999, April 27. Europa Stamps. National Parks and Reserves. Herm, Our Island Jewel.
  • 20p Burnet Rose on dunes behind Shell Beach, and 4 doubles local carriage label of 1954.
  • 25p Puffins on cliffs with Belvoir Bay in distance, and 5 old pence local carriage label of 1954.
  • 30p Small Heath butterfly and six old pence local carriage label of 1954.
  • 38p Variegated Scallop, Dogwhelk, European Cowrie and Painted Topshell, and one shilling local carriage label of 1954.
• 1999, April 27. 125th Anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
  • 20p "Spirit of Guernsey", current lifeboat.
  • 25p "Sir William Arnold", 1973 - 1997.
  • 30p "Euphrosyne Kendal", 1954 - 1971.
  • 38p "Queen Victoria", 1929 - 1954.
  • 44p "Arthur Lionel", 1912 - 1929.
  • 64p "Vincent Wilkinson Kirk Ella", 1888 - 1912.
• 1999, April 27. Issue for Alderney. Total Eclipse of the Sun.
  • 20p Path of the Moon across the Sun.
  • 25p Path of the Moon across the Sun.
  • 30p Path of the Moon across the Sun.
  • 38p Path of the Moon across the Sun.
  • 44p Path of the Moon across the Sun.
  • 64p Path of the Moon across the Sun.
    These stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1999, June 19. Wedding of Prince Edward. Miniature sheet.
  • £1 Photograph.
• 1999, July 27. Definitive Stamps. Maritime Heritage.
  • 1p Fishing boat with outboard motor.
  • 2p St. John Ambulance Inshore Rescue inflatable dinghy.
  • 3p Pilot boat.
  • 4p St. John Ambulance boat "Flying Christine III".
  • 5p Fisherman hauling up crab pots.
  • 6p Ferry returning from Herm.
  • 7p Harbour Authority work boat "Sarnia".
  • 8p Fisheries Protection vessel "Leopardess".
  • 9p Local fishing boat.
  • 10p Power boating.
  • 40p Motor cruiser.
  • 50p Ocean-going yacht.
  • 75p Motor cruiser at anchor.
  • £1 The Queen Elizabeth II.
• 1999, July 27. 200th Anniversary of Sandhurst Military Academy.
  • 20p Major General John Gaspard Le Marchant.
  • 25p The Duke of York.
  • 30p Field Marshal Earl Haig.
  • 38p Field Marchal Montgomery.
  • 44p David Niven.
  • 64p Sir Winston Churchill.
• 1999, October 19. Issue for Alderney. Garrison Island. Series 3.
  • 20p 9th Battalion Royal Artillery carrying out a gun drill at Fort Grosnez, 1855.
  • 20p.
  • 25p Soldiers of the Royal Engineer Unit, Arsenal, Fort Albert, 1862.
  • 25p Soldiers loading heavy equipment onto wagons.
  • 30p Troops of 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots inspected by officers at Fort Tourgis, 1865.
  • 30p Cleaning rifles.
  • 38p The Royal Alderney Artillery Militia undertaking a battery gun drill, Fort Houmet Herbe, 1870.
  • 38p Men of the Royal Alderney Artillery Militia.
• 1999, October 19. The Holy Family. Wood carvings by Denis Brehaut from Notre Dame Church.
  • 17p Wood carvings.
  • 25p Wood carvings.
  • 30p Wood carvings.
  • 38p Wood carvings.
  • 44p Wood carvings.
  • 64p Wood carvings.
• 2000, January 1. "Stampin' the Future". Children's designs.
  • 20p "Space Bus" (Fallon Ephgrave).
  • 25p "Global Unity" (Abigail Dowling).
  • 30p "No Captivity" (Laura Martin).
  • 38p "Guernsey Post Office of the Future" (Sarah Haddow).
  • 44p "Solar powered cars will brighten our future environment" (Sophie Medland).
  • 64p "Flying without machines" (Danielle McIver).
• 2000, February 4. Issue for Alderney. The Peregrine Falcon.
  • 21p Falcon attacking a Turnstone near Alderney's land-based lighthouse.
  • 26p Falcon holding a recently-caught Turnstone in its beak.
  • 34p Falcon guarding its nest up on a cliff.
  • 38p Falcon feeding its young.
  • 44p Falcon with prey, and Fort Clonque in the distance.
  • 64p Two youngsters preparing to fly.
• 2000, April 28. 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
  • 21p Bristol Blenheim Mk. I over the east coast of England.
  • 26p Hawker Hurricane over St. Peter Port, Guernsey.
  • 36p Boulton Paul Defiant over the Forth Bridge.
  • 40p Gloster Gladiator over cliffs, Dover.
  • 45p Bristol Beaufighter over Rochester.
  • 65p Supermarine Spitfire over London.
• 2000, April 28. Issue for Alderney. "A Wombling Holiday".
  • 21p Wombles and Alderney scene.
  • 26p Wombles and Alderney scene.
  • 36p Wombles and Alderney scene.
  • 40p Wombles and Alderney scene.
  • 45p Wombles and Alderney scene.
  • 65p Wombles and Alderney scene.
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2000, May 9. Europa Stamps.
  • 21p Kite with Guernsey flag as design.
  • 26p Yachts with sails bearing national flowers.
  • 36p Children and stars.
  • 65p Rainbow and white doves.
• 2000, August 4. Definitive Stamps. Maritime Heritage.
  • 20p Dart 18 racing catamaran.
  • 30p 30 foot Bermudan-rigged sloop.
  • £3 Cruise ship "Oriana".
• 2000, August 4. A Botanist's Sketchbook. Flowering Bulbs of Guernsey.
  • 26p Peacock Flower (Tigridia pavonia).
  • 26p Long-styled or Winter Iris (Iris stylosa).
  • 26p Triteleia laxa.
  • 26p African Blue Lily (Agapanthus umbellatus).
  • 26p Arum Lily (Zantedeschia).
  • 26p Hoop Petticoat Daffodil (Narcissus bulbocodium).
  • 26p Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis).
  • 26p Watsonia.
  • 26p Sea Lily (Panacratium maritsimum).
  • 26p Corn Lily (Sparaxis).
• 2000, August 4. Issue for Alderney. Centenary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Miniature sheet.
  • £1.50 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
• 2000, October 19. Christmas Stamps. Winter Scenes.
  • 18p Town Church, St. Peter Port.
  • 26p Three youngsters leaving St. Sampson's Church.
  • 36p L'Ancresse Common, Vale Church.
  • 40p St. Pierre du Bois church.
  • 45p Snowman near St. Martin's Church.
  • 65p St. John's, St. Peter Port.
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2000, October 19. Issue for Alderney. Garrison Island. Series 4.
  • 21p Boxing match.
  • 21p Finish line.
  • 26p Social event.
  • 26p Social event.
  • 36p Military parade.
  • 36p Military parade.
  • 40p Event.
  • 40p Event.
• 2001, January 22. Centenary of Queen Victoria.
  • 21p Statue.
  • 26p Proclamation.
  • 36p Statue.
  • 40p Commemoration stone.
  • 45p Statue.
  • 65p Victoria Tower.
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2001, February 1. Europa Stamps. Water: A National Treasure. Birds.
  • 21p Kingfisher.
  • 26p Garganey.
  • 36p Little Egret.
  • 65p Little Ringed Plover.
• 2001, February 1. Issue for Alderney. 75th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Miniature sheet.
  • £1.75 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• 2001, April 26. Island Colours.
  • Internal rate (22p) Trees, Rue des Hougues.
  • Internal rate (22p) Reservoir, St. Saviour.
  • Internal rate (22p) Sunset, La Corbiere.
  • Internal rate (22p) Shell Beach, Herm.
  • Internal rate (22p) Telegraph Bay, Alderney.
  • U.K. rate (27p) Dinghy, Albecq.
  • U.K. rate (27p) Les Hanois lighthouse.
  • U.K. rate (27p) La Coupee, Sark.
  • U.K. rate (27p) Alderney railway.
  • U.K. rate (27p) Groynes, Vazon Bay.
• 2001, April 26. Centenary of the Guernsey Dog Club.
  • 22p Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • 27p Miniature Schnauzer.
  • 36p German Shepherd Dog.
  • 40p Cocker Spaniel.
  • 45p West Highland White Terrier.
  • 65p Dachshund.
• 2001, April 26. Issue for Alderney. Community Services. Health Care.
  • 22p The X-ray department today.
  • 27p The hospital during the 1980s.
  • 36p Princess Anne visiting the hospital, 1972.
  • 40p Nurse holding newborn baby, 1960s.
  • 45p Queen Elizabeth II laying foundation stone, 1957.
  • 65p Opening of the original hospital.
• 2001. August 1. The Next Step. Introducing Guernsey Post Limited.
  • 22p Vision.
  • 27p Understanding.
  • 36p Individuality.
  • 40p Strength.
  • 45p Community.
  • 65p Maturity.
  • £1 Reproduction of the first Guernsey £1 stamp of 1969 (Miniature sheet).
• 2001, August 1. Issue for Alderney. Past Times : The Alderney Golf Club. Equipment through the ages.
  • 22p Golf ball of 1901.
  • 27p Golfing fashions of the 1920s.
  • 36p 1970s golf ball and woman golfer.
  • 40p Contemporary putter.
  • 45p Gloves and spiked shoes.
  • 65p Lofted wooden club.
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2001, October 16. Christmas Stamps. Christmas Lights.
  • 19p Tree of Joy, St. Peter Port.
  • 27p Cross, Les Cotils Christian Centre.
  • 36p Les Ruettes Cottage, St. Saviour's.
  • 40p Farmhouse, Le Preel, Castel.
  • 45p Sark Post Office.
  • 65p High Street, St. Peter Port.
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2001, October 16. Issue for Alderney. Garrison Island. Series 5.
  • 22p Work in progress on the breakwater, September 1853.
  • 22p The H.M.S. "Dasher".
  • 27p Watchers on ship.
  • 27p The H.M.S. "Emerald".
  • 36p Torpedo boats moored, facing the breakwater.
  • 36p Railway truck used as mobile artillery.
  • 40p The H.M.S. "Majestic".
  • 40p Gunboats and torpedo boats.
• 2002, February 6. Europa Stamps. The Circus.
  • 22p Juggler.
  • 27p Clown.
  • 36p Trapeze artist.
  • 40p Knife thrower.
  • 45p Acrobat.
  • 65p High-wire cyclist.
• 2002, February 6. Bicentenary of the Birth of Victor Hugo.
  • 22p Portrait of Victor Hugo.
  • 27p Illustration of Cosette (character).
  • 36p Illustration of Valjean (character).
  • 40p Illustration of Javert (character).
  • 45p Illustration of Cosette with Marius (characters).
  • 65p The book "Les Miserables".
• 2002, February 6. Issue for Alderney. Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Miniature sheet.
  • £2 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Heathrow Airport.
• 2002, April 30. Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 22p Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 27p Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 36p Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 40p Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 45p Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 65p Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.
• 2002, April 30. Issue for Alderney. Migratory Birds. Series 1. Raptors.
  • 22p Hobby (Falco subbuteo).
  • 27p Black Kite (Milvus migrans).
  • 36p Merlin (Falco columbarius).
  • 40p Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus).
  • 45p Osprey (Pandion haliaetus).
  • 65p Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus).
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2002, April 30. 150th Anniversary of the Pillar Box. Miniature sheet.
  • £1.75 Pillar box, Union Street, St. Peter Port.

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