"Victory 1945" Commemorative Cover

CILP has released a limited edition Commemorative Cover (CPC7) on 15 August 2025 to celebrate the Allied victory in 1945 and the end of the Second World War. It Bears both our VE Day and VJ Day 80th Anniversary stamps with their respective First Day Issue cancellations of 8th May 2025 and 15 August 2025, this cover is a unique collectible that will never be repeated. Only ten covers have been produced.

Obtain your unique cover (without red proof lines) from  Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.

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New Issue: VJ Day 80th Anniversary 1945-2025

The CILP is delighted to announce the release of its VJ Day 80th Anniversary stamp issue on 15 August 2025.

CP073

The stamp shows celebrating ground crews of No.365 Squadron RAF based on the Cocos Keeling Islands in the Pacific on 14th August 1945, on hearing the news of the imminent surrender of Imperial Japanese forces on the 15th August. An American built B-24 Liberator bomber can be seen in the background.

FDP15 Maxi Card

The stamp issue is accompanied by the release of a First Day Cover (FDC25) and Maxi Card (FDP17). The Maxi Card has a stamp affixed on the obverse and reverse, both with First Day Issue cancellation. 

FDC25 FDC

In addition, a Commemorative Cover (CPC7) entitled 'Victory 1945', bearing both the VE Day and VJ Day 80th Anniversary stamps with their respective First Day Issue cancellations, has been produced.

CILP stamps and covers (without red proof lines) are available from our agent, Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.

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New Issue: VE Day 80th Anniversary

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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VE Day Commemorative Cover

'Victory in Europe' 70th Anniversary 1945 - 2015

Friday 8 May 2015, saw the anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking 70 years since the end of the second world war in Europe. At 2:41 a.m. on 7th May 1945, General Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of German forces, which was to take effect from 8th May at 11:01 p.m., formally ending the war in Europe.

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Great celebrations took place across Europe and North America. In  London over a million people celebrated and packed Trafalgar Square and outside Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Winston Churchill, appeared on the balcony of the Palace to cheering crowds. Canvey Island celebrated along with millions of exhausted but relieved British people.

Buy Canvey Island Local Post Stamps

Canvey Island Local Post Stamps, First Day Covers, Maxi FDI Cards, and Postcards are all issued in limited editions. All CILP philatelic material is obtainable from Alpha Thematics on eBid (subject to availability).