British Island Stamps
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Topic: British Island Stamps
Posted By: Keegan
Subject: British Island Stamps
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 08:29
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Hi, I've been a forum member for a while now and have been made so welcome I feel right at home, thank you.
My interests are labels/stamps from small islands that don't have a post office (or even a population!) I take photos, get the stamps printed and then visit to create the first day covers.
I don't know if anyone else is intested in this subject, you all seem so exotic!
Here is a link to my photobucket album which shows some of the stuff I've done. Its pretty poor in comparison with the superb penmanship I've seen on other stamps here, but hey, it gets me out.
http://www.photobucket.com/gblocalsnk - www.photobucket.com/gblocalsnk
Cheers
keegan ------------- Rehab is for quitters |
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Posted By: Quilpusha
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 21:09
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. . . hi Keegan, seemed to have missed welcoming you before now, sorry. Oh! I have just noticed that you got 'here' first.
  Don't put your efforts down. Good images nicely produced. We will all be interested how you get your perferating done for sure.
I have approached the use of a British Island on Cinderella Stamps slightly differently. The Isle of Samson is an uninhabited Island in the Scillies. It is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, and tenanted by The Scilly Islands Wildlife Trust. They have granted me the right to produce stamps etc for Samson, which I have started to do this year. I will have about 3 issues per year.
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Posted By: Hilary
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 06:41
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How do we get our hands on this stuff? I must have a Godrevy Island stamp/stamps/FDC! ------------- With a memory full of ships, and seas, and perilous headlands, and the shining Pharos, he must apply his long sighted eyes to the petty niceties of drawing. - Robert Louis Stevenson |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 07:10
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The covers are fantastic. I'm with Hilary - who do I have to beat up to get them? Keith |
Posted By: Steve
Date Posted: 01 June 2011 at 08:13
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Nice touch that visiting for the FDCs. Have you got an ittinery for further islands? ------------- https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Discworld-Stamp-Collector/809424215750892" rel="nofollow - The Discworld Stamp Collector on FaceBook Have a look! |
Posted By: Keegan
Date Posted: 03 June 2011 at 03:12
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Hi Steve, appreciate your comments, my ultimate aim is to encourage the islands owners to issue their own stamps, thereby making myself redundant. There have been almost 80 different islnads that have at one time produced a postage label since Lundy started the idea in 1929.
Sadly fewer than 20 still do.
In cases like Flat Holm, Drake's Island and Skomer which are owned by the local council they are missing out on a good source of income. With all the reductions in funding these days you would think they would explore these avenues but all seem reluctant. Of course an official issue trumps anything I do and I would no longer do anything to tread on their toes.
I'm trying to arrange a trip to the Scillies to do an issue from Gugh, there has been a gap of about 30 years and it needs resurrecting! Mainly it will be islands around the south west but my ultimate trip would be to St Kilda which is outside the Outer Hebrides. Its on my bucket list.
Cheers
------------- Rehab is for quitters |
Posted By: Hilary
Date Posted: 03 June 2011 at 06:15
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But how do I get hold of Godrevy Island stamps/FDC?
------------- With a memory full of ships, and seas, and perilous headlands, and the shining Pharos, he must apply his long sighted eyes to the petty niceties of drawing. - Robert Louis Stevenson |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 03 June 2011 at 06:26
Hilary, there is also a lighthouse on the Flat Holm stamp  
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Posted By: Steve
Date Posted: 03 June 2011 at 07:07
Oh don't do that! While they are possibly losing a bit of income, this is only potential income. I prefer to see the fun side of these issues, which is whee you come in, rather than having them as a merchandising exercise. But if they exercise a conservative and relevant issuing policy then that's second best. ------------- https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Discworld-Stamp-Collector/809424215750892" rel="nofollow - The Discworld Stamp Collector on FaceBook Have a look! |
Keegan wrote:Posted By: Hilary
Date Posted: 05 June 2011 at 06:42
I agree with Steve. By all means encourage them to issue their own, but what's wrong with showing them how it's done? You are potentially creating a demand. But if you don't let us know soon how we can get our grubby mits on your stamps, I for one will scream and scream until I'm sick. ------------- With a memory full of ships, and seas, and perilous headlands, and the shining Pharos, he must apply his long sighted eyes to the petty niceties of drawing. - Robert Louis Stevenson |
Posted By: Steve
Date Posted: 05 June 2011 at 06:46
shouldn't that be "... thcream and thcream until I'm thick" ? ------------- https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Discworld-Stamp-Collector/809424215750892" rel="nofollow - The Discworld Stamp Collector on FaceBook Have a look! |
Posted By: Keegan
Date Posted: 06 June 2011 at 04:03
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Hi, Thank you for your most interesting comments, without appearing pedantic could I pose a retorical question?
As I don't actually own the things I'm photographing (islands!) and producing an image for gain, do you think I am commiting any legal or moral offence?
I have my own view but would welcome yours.
Regarding getting hold of stuff, if you would pm me your email I can send a list which shows everything I have left. ------------- Rehab is for quitters |
Posted By: Hilary
Date Posted: 06 June 2011 at 07:11
Lawyers feel free to leap in, but my understanding is that if you photograph something from the public highway (or equivalent), you're OK. Of course, if you were trespassing, or you had to pay for access, or you stole the camera, you may have a problem. PM on its way. ------------- With a memory full of ships, and seas, and perilous headlands, and the shining Pharos, he must apply his long sighted eyes to the petty niceties of drawing. - Robert Louis Stevenson |
Posted By: AtSeaAgain
Date Posted: 02 July 2011 at 00:54
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Haven't been here for a while so I just did a forum search for lighthouse stamps and found these too. I will have to redo my birthday list.
Congratulations Keegan
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Posted By: Keegan
Date Posted: 20 August 2011 at 01:41
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Bugger. I was looking good until you mentioned nicking the camera.
Appreciate your thoughts, It would be interesting to see how these opinions would fare in a court of law! (An interesting exercise only if you are NOT the defendant)
I just wonder how a person or company would defend a charge if they were producing Jigsaws, Postcards or Calenders ? Do you think they compare? ------------- Rehab is for quitters |
Posted By: Keegan
Date Posted: 30 October 2011 at 00:42
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Hi, Just to let you know that I've had new stamps printed up for Skomer and Skokholm, as you know they are small islands off the very west coast of Wales in Pembrokeshire.
Will be making the pilgrimage to visit both of them (in about 2 weeks time) to carry the FDC's for posting on return to the mainland.
I'll apologise in advance to Hilary but neither island has a lighthouse. Not really my fault, but I can promise a nice stamp featuring the fog horn on Flat Holm early next year, perhaps that will do !!!!
When they are released I'll be adding the photos to my Photobucket pages.
Good Hunting ------------- Rehab is for quitters |
Posted By: Keegan
Date Posted: 30 October 2011 at 01:28
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I've just uploaded the photos of the new stamps from Skomer and Skokholm and you can see them at www.photobucket.com/gblocalsnk
Enjoy !!!! ------------- Rehab is for quitters |