Tag: Historical Events

  • 2012 Diamond Jubilee Lifetime of Service

    2012 Diamond Jubilee Lifetime of Service

    Commemorating 60 years of service Date: 9th February 2012 Stamps: BERMUDA DIAMOND JUBILEE LIFETIME OF SERVICE HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 10c, 35c, 70c, 85c, $1.10, $1.25 and Souvenir Sheet $2.50 HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE 1952-2012 CASCO 2012 BDT Type: Official First Day Cover CDS: 09.FEB12A PEROT POST OFFICE BERMUDA Cachet: DIAMOND…

  • 2005 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of Bermuda

    2005 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of Bermuda

    Bermuda Quincentennial – The Years of Discovery 500 years since Juan de Bermudez discovered the islands. Date: January 13th 2005 Stamps: $5 Aerial view of Bermuda Type: Miniature Sheet / Souvenir Sheet Text: BERMUDA QUINCENTENNIAL The Years of Discovery Size: 115x95mm

  • 2003 50th Anniversary of the Coronation

    2003 50th Anniversary of the Coronation

    Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II Date: 2nd June 2003 Stamps: Bermuda 35c Queen in Coronation Coach with scarlet frame; 70c c Queen in Coronation Chair flanked by the Bishop of Durham and Bishop of Bath and Wells with scarlet frame; $1.25 Queen in Coronation Coach and $2 Queen in Coronation…

  • 1999 30th Anniversary of the First Manned Moon Landing

    1999 30th Anniversary of the First Manned Moon Landing

    Commemorating the Apollo II Moon Landing Type: Miniature Sheet Date: 21st July 1999 Text: 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MANNED MOON LANDING Dimensions: 90x80mm Stamp: Circular, 40mm diam. 65c Earth seen from the Moon

  • 1998 Diana, Princess of Wales Commemoration

    1998 Diana, Princess of Wales Commemoration

    Commemorating Princess Diana Date: 31st March 1998 Souvenir Sheet: DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997. $2.15 + 25c surcharge. In respect of international sales, 25c from the total selling price shown on the souvenir sheet will be donated to The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. In respect of all…

  • 1995 375th Anniversary of Parliament 1620-1995

    1995 375th Anniversary of Parliament 1620-1995

    Commemorating 375 years of Parliament Date: 3rd November 1995 Stamps: 25c and $1 375th Anniversary of Parliament Type: Official First Day Cover CDS: 03NOV95A HAMILTON BERMUDA Cachet: 375th Anniversary of Parliament 1620-1995 / Official First Day Cover 3 November 1995 Bermuda Reverse: Map of Bermuda with magnifying glass.

  • 1993 75th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force

    1993 75th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force

    Commemorating the 75 years of the RAF Date: 1st April 1993 Stamps: 75th ANNIVERSARY of the ROYAL AIR FORCE 1918-1993 25c CONSOLIDATED CATALINA; 60c SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE; 75c BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER and $2 HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX Official First Day Cover CDS: 01.APR93A HAMILTON BERMUDA Cachet: BERMUDA 75th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force 1918-1993 / Release Date:…

  • 1992 40th Anniversary of Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

    1992 40th Anniversary of Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

    Commemorating 40 years since the Accession Date: 6th February 1992 Stamps: 40th Anniversary of Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II – Queen Elizabeth II with various backgrounds: 20c old fort on beach; 30c public gardens; 55c cottage garden; 70c beach and hotels; $1 Queen Elizabeth II Type: Official First Day Cover CDS: 06FEB92A HAMILTON BERMUDA…

  • 1984 375th Anniversary of Bermuda 1609-1984

    1984 375th Anniversary of Bermuda 1609-1984

    Commemorating the 375th anniversary of Bermuda 1609-1984 Date: 3rd May 1984 Stamps: 375th Anniversary of Bermuda 1609-1984 – 12c Sir Thomas Gates and Sir George Somers; 30c Jamestown Virginia; 40c Wreck of the Sea Venture; $1 Fleet leaving Plymouth England. Type: Official First Day Cover CDS: 03.MAY84A HAMILTON BERMUDA Cachet: 375th Anniversary of Bermuda 1609-1984.…

  • 1975 50th Anniversary of Air Mail Service

    1975 50th Anniversary of Air Mail Service

    Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Air Mail Service to Bermuda Date: 28th April 1975 Cachet: First Day of Issue “50th Anniversary of Air Mail Service” 28th April, 1975 Stamps: 5c Cavalier June 1937; 17c First Air Mail to Bermuda by Airship Los Angeles April 1925 showing Lakehurst; 20c Constellation January 1946 showing Kindley Field and 25c…