Guernsey stamps 1993 Complete year issue MNH

In 1993, Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, issued a total of 34 stamps spread across seven sets and one miniature sheet. Here’s a breakdown of Guernsey’s complete stamp issues for the year 1993:

1. Tourism – 500th Anniversary of Guernsey Militia (6 stamps issued on 13 January)
   • Featuring uniforms and equipment of the Guernsey Militia from various historical periods.
2. Europa – Contemporary Art (2 stamps issued on 4 May)
   • Featuring works by local Guernsey artists.
3. Record Breakers (5 stamps issued on 15 June)
   • Depicting various world record-breaking achievements, such as the fastest man on Earth and the tallest building.
4. Endangered Fungi (4 stamps issued on 20 July)
   • Showcasing four species of rare or endangered fungi found in Guernsey.
5. Cornet Rock Lighthouse Centenary (1 stamp issued on 24 August)
   • Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Cornet Rock Lighthouse in St Peter Port harbor.
6. Christmas – Guernsey Christmas Cards (5 stamps issued on 9 November)
   • Featuring traditional Christmas card designs with a Guernsey theme.
7. 150th Anniversary of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (5 stamps and a miniature sheet issued on 9 November)
   • Illustrating scenes from the famous novella by Charles Dickens.
8. Centenary of the Saumarez Park (6 stamps issued on 16 November)
   • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Saumarez Park, a major public park and cultural site in Guernsey.

All the stamps were designed by various artists and printed using offset lithography or photogravure by printers such as Joh. Enschedé of the Netherlands and The House of Questa in the UK.

The stamps cover a diverse range of subjects, from local history and culture to flora, literature, and world records. The Europa stamps were part of an annual series issued by European postal administrations to promote cooperation and cultural exchange.

Guernsey stamps are popular among collectors who specialize in the Channel Islands, British Commonwealth issues, or any of the specific topics featured on the stamps, such as fungi, lighthouses, or Charles Dickens.

Mint never hinged examples are the most desirable to collectors, as they represent the stamps in their original pristine condition as sold at the post office. However, used stamps and first-day covers are also collectible and can be valuable to philatelists studying postal history.