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{{Stamp
{{Stamp
|image=
|image=IM-SG-39.jpg
|country=Isle of Man
|country=Isle of Man
|country-code=[[wikipedia:en:Isle of Man|IM]]
|country-code=[[wikipedia:en:Isle of Man|IM]]
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|catalogue-number=39
|catalogue-number=39
|variant=
|variant=
|issue-title=Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix
|issue-title=Golden Jubilee of [[wikipedia:en:Manx Grand Prix|Manx Grand Prix]]
|issue-date=4 September 1973
|issue-date=4 September 1973
|withdrawn-date=3 September 1974 (withdrawn from sale)
|withdrawn-date=3 September 1974 (withdrawn from sale)
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|year=1973
|year=1973
|face-value=3p
|face-value=3p
|subject=Leonard Randles, first winner of the [[wikipedia:en:1923 Manx Amateur Road Races|Manx Amateur Road Races]], 1923
|subject=Leslie Randles, first winner of the [[wikipedia:en:1923 Manx Amateur Road Races|Manx Amateur Road Races]], 1923
|stamp-type=[[wikipedia:en:Commemorative stamp|Commemorative stamp]]
|stamp-type=[[wikipedia:en:Commemorative stamp|Commemorative stamp]]
|stamp-subtype=Anniversary
|stamp-subtype=Anniversary
|format=[[wikipedia:en:Postage stamp|Stamp]]
|format=[[wikipedia:en:Postage stamp|Stamp]]
|designer=J. Nicholson
|designer=J. H. Nicholson, R.I.
|printer=[[wikipedia:en:Waddingtons|John Waddington]]
|printer=[[wikipedia:en:Waddingtons|John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd.]]
|printing-process=Lithography
|printing-process=[[wikipedia:en:Lithography|Lithography]]
|colour=Multicoloured
|colour=Multicoloured; four colours
|dimensions=
|dimensions=29.85 × 40.64 mm (as given on the information card)
|perforation=14
|perforation=14
|watermark=
|watermark=
|paper-gum=
|paper-gum=White coated postage stamp paper; PVA adhesive
|other-catalogues=
|other-catalogues=
|fdc-pages=[[Isle of Man – Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix – 1973]]
|fdc-pages=[[Isle of Man – Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix – 1973]]
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}}
}}


'''IM-SG-39''' is the 3p stamp from the Isle of Man's '''Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix''' issue, released on 4 September 1973. The catalogue identifies its subject as '''Leonard Randles, first winner, 1923'''.<ref name="SG2022-MGP">{{Cite Catalogue
'''IM-SG-39''' is the 3p stamp from the Isle of Man's '''Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix''' issue, released on 4 September 1973. The stamp identifies its subject as '''Leslie Randles, first winner, 1923'''.<ref name="SG2022-MGP">{{Cite Catalogue
|author=Stanley Gibbons
|author=Stanley Gibbons
|title=Channel Islands and Isle of Man 2022 Edition Stamp Catalogue
|title=Channel Islands and Isle of Man 2022 Edition Stamp Catalogue
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|year=2022
|year=2022
|section=Isle of Man
|section=Isle of Man
|page=199
|catalogue=Stanley Gibbons
|catalogue=Stanley Gibbons
|catalogue-number=39
|catalogue-number=39
|isbn=978-1-911304-89-0
|isbn=978-1-911304-89-0
|notes=Place of publication: Ringwood.
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


The stamp bears the inscription '''“Leslie Randles First Winner 1923”''', whereas Stanley Gibbons uses '''Leonard Randles''' in both the illustration caption and the main listing. The stamp and catalogue therefore differ in the rider’s given name.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" />
The stamp bears the inscription '''“Leslie Randles First Winner 1923”'''. Stanley Gibbons incorrectly uses '''“Leonard Randles”''' for the name shown on the stamp in both its illustration caption and main listing. The accompanying information card also identifies him as '''Leslie Randles'''.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" /><ref name="MGP-card" />


== Subject ==
== Subject ==
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== Production details ==
== Production details ==


The stamp was designed by J. Nicholson and printed by John Waddington using lithography. It is multicoloured, with perforation 14.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" />
The stamp was designed by J. H. Nicholson, R.I., and printed by [[wikipedia:en:Waddingtons|John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd.]] using [[wikipedia:en:Lithography|lithography]]. The accompanying information card records four colours, dimensions of 29.85 × 40.64 mm, and white coated postage stamp paper gummed with PVA adhesive.<ref name="MGP-card">{{Cite
|title=The Manx Grand Prix
|type=Information card
|reference=[[:File:IM-Golden-Jubilee-of-Manx-Grand-Prix-1973-information-card-front.jpg|Front scan]]; [[:File:IM-Golden-Jubilee-of-Manx-Grand-Prix-1973-information-card-back.jpg|reverse scan]]
|notes=Double-sided card accompanying the owned official first day cover. The stamp issue date is printed as 4 September 1973; a separate publication date is not given.
}}</ref>


Sheets contained '''50 stamps''', arranged in '''two panes of 5 × 5'''. The plate numbers are '''1A, 1B, 1C and 1D (each × 4)'''. The imprint is centrally positioned in the bottom margin.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" />
Stanley Gibbons records perforation '''14''', sheets of '''50 stamps''' arranged in '''two panes of 5 × 5''', and plate numbers '''1A, 1B, 1C and 1D (each ×4)'''. The imprint is centrally positioned in the bottom margin.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" />


== Sales and withdrawal ==
== Sales and withdrawal ==
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A first day cover is listed for the issue.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" /> See [[Isle of Man – Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix – 1973]] for the associated cover record.
A first day cover is listed for the issue.<ref name="SG2022-MGP" /> See [[Isle of Man – Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix – 1973]] for the associated cover record.
== Related stamps ==
* [[IM-SG-40]] — 3½p; Alan Holmes, double winner, 1957


== References ==
== References ==


<references />
<references />

Latest revision as of 18:50, 3 October 2026

Stamp details
Stamp image IM-SG-39
Identifier IM-SG-39
Country Isle of Man
Country code IM
Catalogue Stanley Gibbons
Catalogue number 39
Variant
Issue title Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix
Date of issue 4 September 1973
Withdrawal or invalidation date 3 September 1974 (withdrawn from sale)
Quantity sold 550,347
Face value 3p
Subject or design Leslie Randles, first winner of the Manx Amateur Road Races, 1923
Stamp type Commemorative stamp
Stamp subtype Anniversary
Format Stamp
Designer or artist J. H. Nicholson, R.I.
Printer John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd.
Printing process Lithography
Colour Multicoloured; four colours
Dimensions 29.85 × 40.64 mm (as given on the information card)
Perforation 14
Watermark
Paper or gum White coated postage stamp paper; PVA adhesive
Other catalogue references
Associated FDC or issue pages Isle of Man – Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix – 1973
Notes Sheets of 50 stamps in two panes of 5 × 5. Plate numbers: 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D (each × 4). Imprint central in the bottom margin.

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IM-SG-39 is the 3p stamp from the Isle of Man's Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix issue, released on 4 September 1973. The stamp identifies its subject as Leslie Randles, first winner, 1923.[1]

The stamp bears the inscription “Leslie Randles First Winner 1923”. Stanley Gibbons incorrectly uses “Leonard Randles” for the name shown on the stamp in both its illustration caption and main listing. The accompanying information card also identifies him as Leslie Randles.[1][2]

Subject

The stamp commemorates the first winner of the event that became the Manx Grand Prix. Randles won the inaugural 1923 race riding a Sunbeam motorcycle. An Auto-Cycle Union account identifies him as Len Randles.[3]

Production details

The stamp was designed by J. H. Nicholson, R.I., and printed by John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd. using lithography. The accompanying information card records four colours, dimensions of 29.85 × 40.64 mm, and white coated postage stamp paper gummed with PVA adhesive.[2]

Stanley Gibbons records perforation 14, sheets of 50 stamps arranged in two panes of 5 × 5, and plate numbers 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D (each ×4). The imprint is centrally positioned in the bottom margin.[1]

Sales and withdrawal

The catalogue records 550,347 sold for this 3p stamp. It was withdrawn from sale on 3 September 1974.[1]

First day cover

A first day cover is listed for the issue.[1] See Isle of Man – Golden Jubilee of Manx Grand Prix – 1973 for the associated cover record.

  • IM-SG-40 — 3½p; Alan Holmes, double winner, 1957

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Stanley Gibbons.Channel Islands and Isle of Man 2022 Edition Stamp Catalogue(31st combined edition).Stanley Gibbons.2022.Section: Isle of Man.p. 199.Catalogue system: Stanley Gibbons.Catalogue number(s): 39.ISBN: 978-1-911304-89-0.Place of publication: Ringwood.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Manx Grand Prix(Information card).Reference: Front scan; reverse scan.Double-sided card accompanying the owned official first day cover. The stamp issue date is printed as 4 September 1973; a separate publication date is not given.
  3. ↑ “The Manx Grand Prix will soon be 100”. Auto-Cycle Union. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
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