Thursday, March 31, 2011

New Stamps on Butterflies..

 

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Date of of Issue – 1 April 2011

 

The Isle of Man Post Office is issuing today a  Butterfly Collection of eight stamps featuring species that have been selected not only for their beauty but also to highlight some uniquely Manx aspects of their lives.

 

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In the Isle of Man 19 species of butterfly may be seen during the year – at different times and places. The World Wildlife Fund logo appears on three of the stamps and on the special Souvenir Sheetlet to celebrate the 50th anniversary year of the organisation.