Guernsey year 1981 stamps – Europa CEPT Folklore set MNH**
The Guernsey postal administration issued a set of two stamps in 1981 for the Europa CEPT theme of Folklore and Feasts, focusing on local legends and traditional flowers.
The designs illustrate two distinct elements of Guernsey’s unique cultural heritage:
| Stamp | Denomination | Theme/Design Subject | Description |
| First Stamp | 12p | Sailors Paying Respect to the Rock | The design shows a maritime folklore tradition where sailors would salute or pay respect to a particular offshore rock (likely the Hanois or another reef) for safe passage. |
| Second Stamp | 18p | Fairies with the Guernsey Lily | The design depicts a mythical scene of fairies alongside the Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis), the island’s floral emblem, tying the island’s unique flora to local fairy tales and legends. |
- Theme: Folklore and Feasts
- Country Inscription: GUERNSEY and EUROPA
- Total Values: 2 stamps
- Issue Date: May 22, 1981 (Common for many Europa issues)
The set showcases the Channel Island’s blend of seafaring tradition and ancient folklore.
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