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Communication on Tristan da Cunha – From Mail Ships to the Digital Age

£4.91 

Issue Date : 29th August 2025

A new set of four commemorative stamps celebrating 100 years of communication on the world’s most remote inhabited island. From letters carried by passing ships to today’s high-speed internet, this issue highlights Tristan’s remarkable journey to stay connected.

  • 55p - Mail Ships (1920s): Lifeline letters arriving on passing vessels.

  • 95p – Radio (1950s): Reliable contact with the outside world begins.

  • £1.15 – Telecommunications (1990s): Phones and satellite links connect families in real time.

  • £2.00 – High-Speed Internet (2020s): Starlink brings Tristan into the digital age.

This important issue is both a tribute to Tristan’s resilience and a celebration of progress. A must-have for collectors worldwide.

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