Guernsey Post’s Alderney “Ian Fleming” Issue Features “Hidden” Map

Guernsey and Alderney, 20140730

Guernsey Post’s July 30th, 2014 issue from Alderney commemorating the life of British espionage author Ian Fleming features a “somewhat hidden” map. The set is comprised of six self-adhesive stamps, featuring black and white photographs of Fleming at various times during his lift. Denominations of the issue are 41p, 54p, […]

Marginalia: August 2010 “Bridge of Spies”

Article Number 12: “Bridge of Spies” on a Map Stamp

New Submission August 2010, Research, text and scans by Volker F. Woesner

With the recent spy exchange between the US and Russian governments, reminiscent of previous Cold War times, Volker introduces us to an interesting German map stamp. Read more to learn about […]