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GUERNSEY POST COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF IAN FLEMING
50 years on from his death with a stunning stamp issue and two very special
LIMITED EDITION products.
Ian Fleming’s wartime experiences provided the inspiration to many Limited Edition Gold Foil
of the characters and themes that he was to write about later in his
James Bond adventures.
Fleming’s first Bond novel Casino Royale, published in 1953, received
favourable reviews, and a Bond title was published each year until
his death in 1964.
Miniature Sheet £3.00
Photo credit ©Christopher Dean/Photo: Loomis Dean
An exact replica of the miniature sheet has been
produced in 24 carat gold and sealed in acrylic crystal.
Only 500 of these are available and each one is
individually numbered and comes in a smart black
presentation box.
Photo cred
An iconic photograph of Ian Fleming behind the
wheel of a Blower Bentley, taken by veteran Life
Magazine photographer Loomis Dean in 1962, is Limited Edition Imperforate
the feature of the miniature sheet. Press Sheet £26.00
Available as a limited edition imperforate sheet of The limited edition imperforate
8 it features elements of gold foiling giving a really sheets are supplied in an
stunning effect. (see below) attractive red tube which can be
used for storage if required, along
with an authenticity certificate
Set of 6 Stamps £3.73
bearing the issue number.
These are strictly limited to 250
so be sure to order yours today!
A set of six Stamps, First Day Cover and Presentation
Pack of mint stamps are also available for this issue.
IAN FLEMING™ Signature and logo are trademarks owned by the Ian Flem
Guernsey Philatelic Bureau
Envoy House, La Vrangue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 5SS, Channel Islands
Tel: +44 (0)1481 716486 Fax: +44 (0)1481 712082
E-mail: philatelic@guernseypost.com
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