Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Nelson’s First Lieutenant
This set of six stamps chronicles the life and achievements of one of the Isle of Man’s greatest figures, Captain John Quilliam who was born 250 years ago on 29th September 1771 in the village of Marown. Having served as first lieutenant on the HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, Quilliam’s career at sea tells a fascinating tale of a Manxman’s travels around the world.
The stamps have been designed by Quilliam Society member and artist Colleen Corlett who brings Quilliam's story to life using utilising photographs, portraits, statues and images of Quilliam memorabilia. Colleen has used a combination of digital and hand-painted content in addition to historical imagery she has included roundels on each stamp which are a mixture of portraits and relevant medallions and coins. The issue text has been written by Frank Cowin, who, alongside Andrew Bond and Andrew Lambert, is the co-author of Favourite of Fortune, Captain John Quilliam, Hero of Trafalgar, the book for which the collection is named after.
Available in the collection:
| Design | Colleen Corlett |
| Text | Frank Cowin |
| Printer | Cartor |
| Process | Offset Lithography |
| Colours | 4 |
| Paper | 110 gms PVA gummed |
| Perforations | 13 per 2cm |
| Stamp Size | 40 x 30mm |
| Format | Sheets of 15 |
| Date of Issue | 25th September 2021 |
Product Code: ZK95
Product Issue Date: 21st October 2021
This stamp collection is named after the book Favourite of Fortune, Captain John Quilliam, Hero of Trafalgar which was co-written by issue text writer Frank Cowin. We are pleased to present this exquisite collection of the book signed by Cowin and special cover signed by the stamp designer Colleen Corlett. The collection is a limited edition of just 50 and as it is issued with a special postmark for Trafalgar Day (21st October), it's a must have for any maritime history enthusiast.
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Product Code: ZK31
Product Issue Date: 25th September 2021
One of the Isle of Man’s greatest figures, Captain John Quilliam, Admiral Nelson's First Lieutenant onboard HMS Victory, is the focus of this six stamp collection.
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Product Code: ZK41
Product Issue Date: 25th September 2021
The front cover of this deluxe four page folder charts the biography of Quilliam through his life, with the use of historical imagery and a mixture of portraits and relevant medallions and coins.
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Product Code: ZK91
Product Issue Date: 25th September 2021
All six stamps are presented on the front of this deluxe envelope, cancelled with a unique anchor postmark paying tribute to Captain John Quilliam's career at sea.
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