Methodist Philatelic Society

The Society was founded in September 1970 for the study and encouragement of philately associated with Methodism and the Methodist contribution to United Churches and ecumenical activities worldwide. We collect stamps, covers, postcards and miscellaneous Methodist postal history. Membership is currently £10 or US$20 per year and members receive four illustrated newsletters annually. For more information contact the Membership Secretary or for details of covers for sale contact the Cover Service Secretary.

Saturday, December 01, 2007

New Charles Wesley Issue from Montserrat

Another new issue for Charles Wesley, this time from a British overseas territory, the Caribbean island of Montserrat.

The Montserrat Post Office will issue a miniature sheet on 18th December to mark the 300th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Wesley. The sheet features four $2.50 stamps, three of which show portraits of Charles. The fourth stamp portrays Bethany Methodist Church on the island.

Montserrat's Georgian-era capital city of Plymouth was destroyed and two-thirds of the island's population forced to flee abroad by an eruption of the previously dormant Soufriere Hills volcano that began on 18 July 1995. The eruption continues today on a much reduced scale, the damage being confined to the areas around Plymouth including its docking facilities and the former W.H. Bramble Airport.

posted by David Spender  # 9:22 AM

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