tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27651159801314462172024-03-12T16:52:07.841+00:00Canvey Island Local PostThe Canvey Island Local Post (CILP) is a private non-commercial local post or mail 'service' operating on Canvey Island, Essex, England.
It promotes cinderella stamps, postcard collecting, modern Local Posts (philopoly), and the history of Canvey Island, Essex, England.
The CILP produces unique and collectable limited edition faux or cinderella stamps, postcards and covers commemorating the history and wildlife of Canvey Island and region, plus major national and international events. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-19084284925975919372024-02-20T05:12:00.003+00:002024-02-20T05:29:24.872+00:00Online and Printed Catalogues Update Updates of our illustrated Online Catalogue pages will be suspended from 20 February 2024. Current data in the public domain will remain available online but new issues will not be added to the catalogue listings until further notice. CILP has taken this decision due to possible misuse by some individuals, breaching our generous Creative Commons Licence.Also, our website Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-19783798540554987382024-01-21T11:52:00.002+00:002024-01-21T11:55:52.305+00:00CILP on Alpha Thematics Refreshed!Regular visitors to this site and collectors of CILP stamps will be familiar with our philatelic agent, Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.The good news is that CILP now has its own category in the Alpha Thematics shop, so you will no longer have to search through all the "Local Posts" category to find our stamps.Amy Johnson (CP064 5-Jan-2024)Even better news is that all our listings have been refreshed Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-60504821395090633542024-01-08T14:29:00.002+00:002024-01-08T14:29:51.416+00:00New Issue: Aviators Series - Amy Johnson Aviators Series: No.2 (5 January 2024)The 5th January saw the first issue of 2024 and the second stamp in our Aviators Series on the anniversary of Amy Johnson's death.The famous pre-WWII aviator and long-distance record setter Amy Johnson CBE, is the subject of the second stamp in this series. The stamp shows an Oxford Airspeed AS.10 similar to the aircraft Johnson was flying that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-32742164016538278132023-12-03T13:13:00.003+00:002023-12-03T13:18:55.200+00:00Aviation History No2. Carvair ATL-98 Aviation History Series: No.2 (1 December 2023)The second stamp in the Aviation History Series was issued on 1st December. As for our first stamp in this series, it also features an aircraft from the British Air Ferries fleet but this time from c1972. British Air Ferries ATL-98 CarvairCLP011223S / CP063The four engine ATL-98 Carvair transported motorists to Europe until it became Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-21930192267772370752023-11-02T11:24:00.004+00:002023-12-03T12:53:23.843+00:00New: Aviation History Series Aviation History Series: No.1 (1st November 2023)On 1st November we issued our first stamp in a series concentrating on aircraft and local aviation history that occurred on, over, and around Canvey Island and the Thames Estuary.The first stamp of the Aviation History Series shows the British United Air Ferries Bristol Superfreighter “Valiant” from 1966. These operated from severalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-26977662585063882432023-09-29T09:59:00.004+01:002023-10-12T15:03:21.493+01:00New: Aviators Stamp Series Aviators Series: No.1 (27 September 2023)September 27th saw the release of CILP's first stamp in our occasional famous Aviators Series. The series will feature aviators that have local historic links or events that occurred on or near Canvey Island.Our initial stamp issue is dedicated to Geoffrey R. de Havilland and a DH 108 “Swallow” tail-less jet, which broke up in the air over the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-47235779189493933672023-07-06T19:12:00.003+01:002023-07-06T19:12:59.936+01:00National Health Service (NHS) 75th AnniversaryCILP are proud to release a stamp (6 July) to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National health Service (NHS).Using stocks of our previously issued 70th NHS Anniversary stamp from 2018 (CP034), we have issued a limited run of only 34 hand overprinted stamps to mark the NHS 75th Anniversary. CLP060723SIt is likely these stamps will only be used for local IslandUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-51532311415613722322023-06-25T13:55:00.001+01:002023-06-25T13:55:34.674+01:00UK Armed Forces Day Stamp IssuedCanvey Island Local Post are proud to announce the issue of our United Kingdom Armed Forces Day 2023 commemorative stamp, on 24th June.CLP240623S (CP059)This is a limited print run of only 75 stamps and is available to purchase from our agent Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.PostmasterUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-71282763802890154532023-06-14T09:55:00.003+01:002023-10-12T15:07:25.721+01:00NEWS: Armed Forces Day 2023 StampJust a reminder to all our valued collector's and cinderella enthusiasts, that our Armed Forces Day stamp will be released on June 24th 2023, (catalogue number CP059).This is the first time the CILP has marked this growing event with a stamp. The design features a drawing of a World War II British infantryman advancing uphill. It is taken from a WWII war fund raising leaflet from CanveyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-52094308891119780392023-05-02T09:48:00.000+01:002023-05-02T09:48:30.370+01:00CILP 2023 Stamp Issues ConfirmedAfter
more than a year since our last stamp issue in February 2022, the CILP has produced seven new stamp issues for 2023 and early 2024. Images
of our new stamps will be published after their respective issue dates.Stamp print runs have been reduced by half for issues this year, as production costs have increased beyond which the CILP can operate as a self-financing organisation. Collector's areUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-27463355544510404402023-02-09T15:56:00.000+00:002023-02-09T15:56:33.519+00:00Stamp Schedule for 2023Our stamp schedule for the coming year has not yet been finalised. However, we can confirm some aspects of our future stamps for 2023. Following the announcement of the coronation date of 6 May for HM King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, we are designing a stamp to commemorate the event for release in late April or early May 2023.In addition, an overprint of our National Health Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-75006797345183123262022-12-26T13:37:00.001+00:002022-12-26T13:37:29.015+00:00New Year Greeting 2023I would like to thank all regular visitors to the CILP website and collectors of Canvey Island Local Post stamps, for your support throughout 2022.May I wish you all a healthy and happy New Year in 2023!PostmasterCILPUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-41780815828150495302022-11-04T15:24:00.002+00:002022-11-15T12:54:41.806+00:00CILP Queen Elizabeth II Stamps to be WithdrawnFrom 31 January 2023, all CILP stamps bearing the image or effigy of our late and beloved monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will be withdrawn from postal use.In line with the UK Royal Mail's deadline to void non-barcoded definitive stamps bearing HM Queen Elizabeth's effigy from 31 January 2023, the CILP also considers this to be a suitable and respectful date to cease using our QEII local post Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-15791853766410924252022-09-07T10:29:00.002+01:002022-10-12T15:55:47.432+01:00Autumn Pondering: Stamp Issues for 2023?Greetings!As the summer heatwave wains and the rain returns to green-up faded grass and thirsty gardens, my thoughts are pondering philately for the colder months, and ultimately new Canvey Island Local Post stamp issues for 2023.The second half of this year has seen a downturn in the sales of CILP stamps. We appear not to be alone. With a few exceptions, the production of stamp issues from many Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-11647035387405922712022-05-20T11:14:00.001+01:002022-05-20T11:15:18.808+01:00Final Days of Covid-19 Handstamp!Further to our previous announcements in November 2021 and February 2022, regarding the withdrawal of our Covid-19 handstamp / cachet. The CILP has finally decided to withdraw the handstamp from 30 May, 2022. Although the virus war continues, CILP considers the use of the handstamp / cachet to have run its course in raising awareness.Thank you to all collectors and supporters who have Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-58351403326735824192022-02-01T17:13:00.001+00:002022-02-02T09:14:42.072+00:00QEII Platinum Jubilee Stamps! To celebrate and commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Canvey Island Local Post is proud to announce the release of two stamps sharing the same design.The design features a contemporary photo portrait of HM The Queen, who accession to the throne was on 6 February, 1952, and the official Platinum Jubilee (70 years) logo.CLP060222L (CP056)For Cycle Express mail a Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-3533059825676173622022-01-25T14:44:00.003+00:002022-02-14T14:56:53.405+00:00New Issue: UK Flags Stamp The Forward United! stamp has been issued today, 25 January, on the occasion of Robert Burns birthday, the famous Scottish poet. The stamp, which shows the flags of all the UK nations alongside the Union flag, is intended to promote the continuation of the United Kingdom. It also in response to collector's requests for a flag stamp.CLP250122S (CP055)A small number of ourUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-28121359669723835132022-01-10T11:33:00.001+00:002022-02-14T14:51:23.837+00:00LPCS 50th Anniversary Stamps Issued!Two stamps celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Local Post Collector's Society and World Local Post Day, are released today, 10 January, 2022. The release dates may differ for other local posts involved.Detail of LPCS 50th Anniversary stamps with FDI cds on mailExamples of these stamps will be available for collectors from 1 February from our usual agent, Alpha Thematics on Ebid Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-91911681533378245042022-01-07T12:08:00.005+00:002022-01-10T11:35:06.647+00:00Local Post Collector's Society 50th Anniversary StampsTo celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Local Post Collector's Society (LPCS) and World Local Post Day in late January, two independently designed and printed stamps bearing the LPCS logo will be issued on 10 January 2022.The designs form an omnibus series by leading local posts associated with the LPCS. The first stamp (Type A) is designed and printed by Scott Abbot of the Purgatory Post, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-78535946991510058502021-11-30T13:29:00.004+00:002021-11-30T13:32:31.530+00:00Covid-19 'Virus' Cachet ExtendedFurther to our previous announcement of 18 November, regarding the withdrawal of our Covid-19 handstamp / cachet, CILP has decided to extend its life due to the spread of the Omicron mutation. The virus war continues and CILP considers the use of the handstamp / cachet to be an appropriate response to help raise public awareness to protect our respective communities and ourselves. This Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-35747280445747232702021-11-19T15:40:00.001+00:002021-11-19T15:40:51.656+00:00Online Catalogue Pt.2 Published!CILP Online Catalogue Part 2 As this eventful year is nearing its end and no new stamps are due for release in 2021, we have finally published our free to access Online Stamp Catalogue Part 2. This part covers all stamp issues for 2021 and will be updated annually.Please note: this Part 2 catalogue and also Part 1 2010-20, is covered by a Creative Commons licence that allows Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-36462213655506521812021-11-18T16:12:00.002+00:002021-11-30T13:22:28.619+00:00Covid-19 Handstamp Withdrawal(See Update 30 November 2021)Alongside the issue of CILP Emergency Mail Service stamp issued on 23 April 2020, a new hand applied cachet came into use on all mail using CILP services. The design featured a stylised Covid-19 ‘Virus’ which has become so familiar in various designs on all media formats. The CILP has decided to withdraw the handstamp with effect from 30 November, 2021.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-45896545647676705722021-11-18T15:56:00.001+00:002021-11-18T15:56:49.396+00:00Flags Stamp Rescheduled for 2022 Forward United! The Forward Together! stamp (originally scheduled for release 11 October, 2021) has been renamed and issue rescheduled. The stamp, which shows the flags of all the UK home nations alongside the Union flag, will be re-scheduled for issue on 25th January, 2022. It is now entitled, Forward United!Pre-release illustration - stamp may differMissed an Issue?We Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-25962083559580780812021-10-16T13:26:00.003+01:002021-10-16T13:26:42.054+01:001953 Flood Stamps at Watersnood Museum "The Great Tide" Stamps to be ExhibitedDuring the Covid-19 lockdown in the UK in June 2021, the CILP donated a set of our 2013 "Great Tide" 60th Anniversary stamps to the Watersnood Museum in the Netherlands."The Great Tide" 60th Anniversary Set (2013)This
museum is all about the extraordinary stories of ordinary people and their
experiences with water. Stories about the disaster in 1953, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765115980131446217.post-9710303428184771312021-10-15T14:25:00.000+01:002021-10-15T14:25:24.664+01:00UPDATE: Forward Together! Forward Together! The release of the Forward Together! stamp (scheduled 11 October, 2021) has been postponed. The stamp, which shows the flags of all the UK home nations alongside the Union flag, will be re-scheduled for issue at a later date in 2021. Missed an Issue?We still have good stocks of all 2021 and most older stamp issues available for purchase from our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com