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This stamp features Sir [[wikipedia:en:Barry Gibb|Barry Gibb]] on the set of the film ''[[wikipedia:en:Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (film)|Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band]]'' in Los Angeles in October 1977. It was one of seven stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post Office to celebrate his musical career, Manx heritage and charitable work.<ref>{{Cite web | This stamp features Sir [[wikipedia:en:Barry Gibb|Barry Gibb]] on the set of the film ''[[wikipedia:en:Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (film)|Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band]]'' in Los Angeles in October 1977. It was one of seven stamps issued by the [[wikipedia:en:Isle of Man Post Office|Isle of Man Post Office]] to celebrate his musical career, Manx heritage and charitable work.<ref>{{Cite web | ||
|author=Isle of Man Post Office | |author=[[wikipedia:en:Isle of Man Post Office|Isle of Man Post Office]] | ||
|url=https://iomstamps.com/collections/barrygibb | |url=https://iomstamps.com/collections/barrygibb | ||
|title=Sir Barry Gibb — Singer — Songwriter — Producer | |title=Sir Barry Gibb — Singer — Songwriter — Producer | ||
|website=Isle of Man Stamps and Coins | |website=Isle of Man Stamps and Coins | ||
|publisher=Isle of Man Post Office | |publisher=[[wikipedia:en:Isle of Man Post Office|Isle of Man Post Office]] | ||
|date=2021 | |date=2021 | ||
|access-date=17 September 2026 | |access-date=17 September 2026 | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 21 September 2026
| Stamp image | 
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| Identifier | IM-SG-2720 |
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Country code | IM |
| Catalogue | Stanley Gibbons |
| Catalogue number | 2720 |
| Variant | |
| Issue title | Sir Barry Gibb |
| Date of issue | 3 November 2021 |
| Withdrawal or invalidation date | Not specified
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| Face value | £1.02 (EU) |
| Subject or design | Sir Barry Gibb on the set of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Los Angeles, October 1977 |
| Stamp type | wikipedia:en:Commemorative stamp |
| Stamp subtype | Commemorative stamp |
| Format | Stamp |
| Designer or artist | EJC Design |
| Printer | Lowe Martin |
| Printing process | Offset lithography |
| Colour | Multicoloured |
| Dimensions | 36 mm × 36 mm |
| Perforation | 13 per 2 cm |
| Watermark | None |
| Paper or gum | 110 gsm PVA-gummed paper |
| Other catalogue references | |
| Associated FDC or issue pages | Isle of Man – Sir Barry Gibb • Singer • Songwriter • Producer – 2021 |
| Notes | Inscribed “EU”. Photograph by Michael Putland/Getty Images. |
Description
This stamp features Sir Barry Gibb on the set of the film Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in Los Angeles in October 1977. It was one of seven stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post Office to celebrate his musical career, Manx heritage and charitable work.[1]
Although the stamp is inscribed “EU”, its original selling value was £1.02.
Catalogue references
- Stanley Gibbons: 2720[2]
Associated issue and first day cover
Notes
The photograph is credited to Michael Putland/Getty Images.
References
- ↑ Isle of Man Post Office.“Sir Barry Gibb — Singer — Songwriter — Producer”. Isle of Man Stamps and Coins. Isle of Man Post Office. 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
- ↑ Stanley Gibbons.Channel Islands and Isle of Man 2022 Edition Stamp Catalogue, 31st combined edition edition. Ringwood: Stanley Gibbons, 2022. ISBN 978-1-911304-89-0.