Marking the 150th anniversary of the death of renowned writer Charles Dickens
Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a set of six stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Charles Dickens, one of the world's most famous and loved writers. Our stamps feature five engravings from his most famous book A Christmas Carol and a miniature portrait of the author from the same period as the book was written. In this collection we reflect on the story of his major triumph and how it changed Christmas forever; as well as encapsulate a key moment from his celebrated life and times.
2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the death of renowned Victorian writer Charles Dickens. Regarded by many as the greatest writer of his era, we are proud to commemorate his finest works in this wonderful collection of six stamps.
This six stamp collection sees a collaboration with The Charles Dickens Museum and brings together a series of authentic period artworks coupled with a backstory based around Dickens and his best-known novel, A Christmas Carol. The accompanying text written by Geoffrey Sanderson tells the story of Dickens’ most famous novel via original period engravings which have been digitally coloured by our designers.
Of the set, five stamps feature the colourised original hand-tinted engravings by illustrator John Leech, A Christmas Carol. The stamps chronologically progress through the storyline of the well-loved tale, leading up to our sixth stamp of Dickens in a colourised portrait format.
The sixth image differs from the style of the previous five examples. Featured is a portrait painted by Margaret Gillies, at the time during which the author wrote A Christmas Carol. This artwork is referred to as the Lost Portrait, as the piece was missing for over 130 years before its recent rediscovery in South Africa. The portrait is now housed in the Charles Dickens Museum.
| Text | Geoffrey Sanderson |
| Design | Geoffrey Sanderson & EJC Design |
| Printer | Cartor |
| Process | Offset Lithography |
| Colours | 4 colour plus varnish |
| Paper | 110 gms PVA gummed |
| Perforations | 13 per 2cms |
| Stamp Size | 42 x 28mm |
| No. of Stamps | 6 |
| Format | Sheets of 12 |
Product Code: YN95
Product Issue Date: 14th October 2020
We are honoured to present a limited edition of only 150 first day covers, signed by Actor and Patron of the Charles Dickens Museum, Simon Callow CBE.
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Product Code: YN31
Product Issue Date: 14th October 2020
This six stamp collection celebrates the life of one of the most famous and most loved authors of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.
Supported by and working closely alongside the Charles Dickens Museum we are proud to present this series of authentic period artworks coupled with a backstory based around Dickens and his best-known novel, A Christmas Carol.
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Product Code: YN64
Product Issue Date: 14th October 2020
In this collection of six stamps we reflect on the story of Charles Dickens's major triumph, A Christmas Carol, and how it changed Christmas forever.
All six stamps are presented on this commemorative sheetlet, featuring a decorative border and provided within a deluxe wrap.
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Product Code: YN41
Product Issue Date: 14th October 2020
This four page glossy presentation pack features a mint condition set of six stamps featuring original period engravings taken from Dickens best-known novel, A Christmas Carol.
Inside you will unveil the fascinating backstory of both the famous novel and the author himself with fascinating issue text written by Geoffrey Sanderson and supported by The Charles Dickens Museum.
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Product Code: YN91
Product Issue Date: 14th October 2020
Gracing the front of this deluxe envelope is six beautiful stamps, bringing together a collection of period artworks from Dickens best-known novel, A Christmas Carol.
Inside you will find insightful issue text written by Geoffrey Sanderson, with support from The Charles Dickens Museum.
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