uncommon1945-1980

Lundy Island - MS Oldenburg Ferry Stamp

Name: Lundy Island - MS Oldenburg Ferry Stamp
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1979 · 2p

A blue stamp from Lundy Island depicting the MS Oldenburg, the ferry that serves the island. The stamp has a face value of 2 pence and features a detailed illustration of the vessel.

Lundy Island has a long tradition of issuing its own local post stamps, which are used for mail transported between the island and the mainland, supplementing the official Royal Mail service. The MS Oldenburg has been a vital link for the island since 1958, carrying passengers and goods.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

ship ferry island transport local-post

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.