CPS Resource CentreChildren’s story books are the theme of the 2010 Europa issues. This year it appears that maps are contained in the stamps of two issuing countries. Originally issued in 1956, the Europa issues are currently issued by each postal authority under the guidance of PostEurop. The first issue that contains a map is this colorful issue from Guernsey Post. The May 4, 2010 issue consists of three adhesive stamps and a Souvenir sheet. The map design is shown in the background of the souvenir sheet. A large part of the map design is contained on the 50 pence stamp. A very small section is also depicted in the upper right corner of the 45 pence stamp. The best view of the map is shown below in on the £2.95 souvenir sheet.
Guernsey 2010-05-04 mini-sheet
To support this year’s Europa theme, Guernsey Post created their own fictional children’s character named Penny the Postie. Designer Keith Robinson, who also designed Guernsey Post’s Alderney Sherlock Holmes stamps, has written and illustrated The Adventures of Penny the Postie, a locally set story that sees Penny embark on an amazing journey. “Having come across a strange old postbox, she soon finds herself on a desert island helping a pirate outwit the mean Captain Bullybones who has stolen his ship. But will Penny be able to get home to Guernsey?”
