Following a review of possible future stamp designs for 2026 and beyond, and the adoption of some AI aided design features which makes detailed designs quicker to produce, it has been decided to add at least two further stamp issues to this year's releases. Once confirmed with our printer, these additional issues will be formally announced. Watch this space!
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A new pictorial postmark was introduced on 14 June 2025. The Music Notes postmark will be applied to all outgoing mail bearing a Music Series stamp or suitable themed cover.
Our first example of official use shows the Dr Feelgood stamp (CP069) on mail bound for the mainland to Wickford, Essex, England.
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CILP is pleased to announce the release on 8th May of our latest stamp issue for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day 1945. This day marked the end of hostilities in Europe for the Second World War. A First Day Cover and a Maxi Card have also been produced to accompany this stamp issue.
Victory in Europe Day 80th Anniversary (CP071)
CILP stamps are available from our agent, Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.
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The CILP has reluctantly decided to withdraw from the public domain our illustrated Online Catalogues covering 2010-2021.
Due to abuses of our Creative Commons licence by some bad agents and AI 'bot' stripping of our images without credit or permission, it has become necessary to remove the illustrated catalogues from our website.
This is a double-edged sword as visitors will be unable to view the wide range of stamps we produce and available to collect, and we lose an important advertising medium. However, our 'Collector Checklist' page will be retained and the format has been updated to include thumbnail images for all issues.
For collectors who want an in-depth and fully illustrated catalogue of CILP issues and cinderella philatelic material, including full design details and background stories, a catalogue is being prepared for print release for our 15th Anniversary in November 2025. It will be available worldwide from Amazon and published by Flag House Press.
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