Content of Michel Catalog Kanalinseln und Man 2020/2021 (E14):

Guernsey (with Alderney), Isle of Man, Jersey

Description:

• Small islands – large collection areas!
• The regional issues of the British Postal System as well as the autonomous postal administrations as of 1969 (Jersey, Guernsey), 1973 (Isle of Man) respectively 1983 (Guernsey – Alderney) have been catalogued in this edition.
• Editorial revision and processing of all collection areas
• Many price adjustments throughout the volume
• Numerous higher appraisals of stamps without postage rates due to increases in postage rates
• Over 4700 colour pictures and approx. 22,400 appraisals

The catalog is organized according to collection areas. Cataloging within these sections is chronological, based on issue date. Special stamp types, like official stamps, are located at the end of a collection area section. In order to assist collectors organize their stamps, numerous illustrations are provided, as well as information on similar stamps to help avoid possible mix-ups.

The Crown Dependencies Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, which have been catalogued in this new edition, have always been popular among collectors of individual areas as well. In addition to the beautiful and periodical new issues, the natural boundaries of these (collection) areas certainly contribute to their charms, too.

However, the Year of 2020 has clearly shown that even islands are not isolated these days. The small Isle of Man, which has approx. 80,000 residents, has been almost as affected by the Corona virus as Great Britain and the rest of Europe. Therefore the motifs of the issue of May 4th have been spread throughout the world. Around the globe there are calls for solidarity, cooperation and – last but not least – more appreciation of the “heroes of this crisis”.

In the face of this global crisis, local topics also have to take a backseat on the Isle of Man. Even the world-famous Isle of Man TT races had to be cancelled in 2020 because the number of visitors would have added another 50% to the population. For that reason MiNo. 2591 to 2598 launch a new collection area: Corona motifs – which may turn into a worldwide collection theme.

Photo: Isle of Man MiNo. 2591-2598

Target Group:

Stamp collectors specialized in issues of the Channel Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Isle of Man, experts, dealers, thematic collectors, study groups, teachers

Additional Information:

105th Edition, in colour
544 pages
155 mm × 230 mm, hardcover
On sale: 2 October 2020
ISBN: 9783954023448

Press Release

For MICHEL, the new decade has started with a small revolution. For 14 years we catalogued the issues of the European states in 7 volumes. Yet the growing number of pages and the price increases for the volumes have made it necessary to re-structure them. By splitting the series into 16 individual volumes, we can now provide our readers with reference books that better suit their interests as collectors for a considerably lower price.

The Michel Catalog Kanalinseln und Man 2020/2021 (E14) continues the new Europe series with the popular collection areas of Guernsey, Guernsey – Alderney, Isle of Man and Jersey.

The information collected in our Philatelic Data Base (PDB) is turned into an easy-to-read layout by means of state-of-the-art typesetting technology.

The whole volume has been prepared by our editorial team. One focus was on the revision and updating of price quotations. Generally the issues were catalogued and the details updated based on the latest state of research. Numerous new MICHEL numbers have been added and many editorial changes and improvements have been included.

Almost all issues without postage rates that indicate the mode of transport instead have enjoyed price increases, some of which are considerable. Since even the older issues among them are still valid, the increases in postage rates naturally boosted their value, too.

This edition contains all novelties presented in MICHEL Rundschau up to and including No. 9/2020. A subscription to MICHEL Rundschau, starting with No. 10/2020, is recommended so as to keep updated and not miss any of the future issues.

The Editorial Team wants to thank all collectors, examiners and dealers who helped to make this edition a successful reference book by providing suggestions and active support.

We wish our readers many entertaining hours with philately and the new Michel Catalog Kanalinseln und Man 2020/2021 (E14).

Schwaneberger Publishing House
The Editorial Team

Michel Catalog Kanalinseln und Man 2020/2021 (E14)

Inhalt:

Guernsey (mit Alderney), Isle of Man, Jersey

Beschreibung:

• Kleine Inseln – große Sammelgebiete!
• Katalogisiert sind die Regionalausgaben der britischen Post ebenso wie die der autonomen Postverwaltungen ab 1969 (Jersey, Guernsey), 1973 (Isle of Man) bzw. 1983 (Guernsey – Alderney).
• Redaktionelle Überprüfung und Bearbeitung aller Gebiete
• Viele Preisanpassungen im ganzen Band
• Zahlreiche Bewertungssteigerungen von Briefmarken ohne Wertangabe aufgrund von Portoerhöhungen
• Über 4700 Farbabbildungen und ca. 22.400 Preisbewertungen
• Neuheiten bis MICHEL-Rundschau 9/2020

Produktinformation:

Edition: 105. Aufl., in Farbe
Seiten: 448
Format: 155 mm x 230 mm, Hardcover
Verlag: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH
Erscheinungsdatum: 2 Oktober 2020
ISBN: 9783954023448

Presse Information

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