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Gibraltar 2022 stamps – Tigers ‘n Hercules oh my

Written by catpaw
April 10, 2022

The Gibraltar 2022 stamps starts off with the yearly Lunar New Year set. Chief designer Stephen Perera used illustrators Bajena and Siewhoong interesting  tigers this year. Gibraltar’s program is a small one, with around 10 sets yearly. They participate in both the EUROPA and SEPAC competitions, so collectors of thematics should check them out.  Gibraltar post is also a fertile ground for Post ‘n Go collectors. Last year saw 2 sets featuring the EUROPA and Year of the Ox releases.

This year’s EUROPA features excellent artwork from Malta native Leslie Gaduzo, who also worked on the 2018 EUROPA – Bridges set. 2022’s theme is Fables and Myths and Gaduzo’s Pillars of Hercules are a tribute to the country’s ancient links to Greek and Roman mythology. Gaduzo specialises in figure and portrait artwork, which shines through in this set. 

A compact season, and a fun one. Enjoy.


Year of the Tiger 2022
Series: Lunar New Year

 Year of the Tiger Gibraltar stamp pair

Year of the Tiger Gibraltar fdc

 

Year of the Tiger Gibraltar 

2 stamps, sheet of 10, FDC, cancel, presentation pack 
offset lithography

Designer: Stephen Perera
Perera is the primary designer for Gibraltar Post. He created the 2021 Year of the Ox stamps.
Illustrator: © Bajena and Siewhoong at istockphoto.com
The design style will look familiar to Gibraltar collectors. Bajena and Siewhoong were the creative folks behind previous Lunar New Year stamp. 

Release date: February 25, 2022


Gibraltar – Israel Joint Issue

Gibraltar - Israel Joint Issue FDC cancel 

Gibraltar - Israel Joint Issue pair of stamps Gibraltar - Israel Joint Issue pair from Israel 

Gibraltar - Israel Joint Issue sheet

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Gibraltar - Israel Joint Issue pack set

2 stamps (one from Gibraltar and one from Israel), sheet of 9, 2 FDCs, cancel, presentation pack 
offset lithography

Designer/artist: Stephen Perera

Release date: February 15, 2022


EUROPA 2022 – Stories and Myths
Series: Europa

Gibraltar Stories and myths Pillars of Hercules single stamp two Gibraltar Stories and myths Pillars of Hercules single stamp one 

Gibraltar Stories and myths Pillars of Hercules Gibraltar Stories and myths Pillars of Hercules sheet two Gibraltar Stories and myths Pillars of Hercules mini sheet

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2 stamps, 2 sheets of 6, 1 souvenir sheet of 2, 2 FDCs, cancel, 2 packs
offset lithography

Pillars of Hercules 

According to Strabo (3.5.5), Hercules raised the Pillars during one of his Twelve Labours to mark the western edge of the inhabited world. One pillar was identified as the Rock of Gibraltar (called Mount Calpe in ancient times), with the other was Ceuta (Mount Abile) on the African side of the narrow strait. The Pillars of Hercules – Ancient World Magazine

Legend of the Pillars of Hercules on Gibraltar (visit-andalucia.com)

The Odyssey Traveller has an excellent, brief, article on the history of the Pillars Gibralter straits – History Article for senior travellers – Odyssey Traveller
If you are interested in an archeological look at the origins of the Pillars, try (6) (PDF) THE PILLARS OF HERCULES – MYTH OR REALITY? | Anton Mifsud – Academia.edu. It’s a substantial paper (27 pages) written for the Prehistoric Society of Malta in 2017 by Anton Mifsud. 

Artwork: Leslie Gaduzo 
Some of the artwork Gaduzo provided incudes the 2016 Historic Gates , 2017 Military Heritage, 18th Island Games 2019, and the 2018 EUROPA – Bridges
Designer: Stephen Perera

Release date: February 25, 2022


April

HM QE II Platinum Jubilee

HM QE II Platinum Jubilee stamps 

HM QE II Platinum Jubilee souvenir sheet 

HM QE II Platinum Jubilee FDC HM QE II Platinum Jubilee FDC souvenir sheet 

HM QE II Platinum Jubilee set HM QE II Platinum Jubilee souvenir set

4 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, 2 presentation packs 
offset

Designer: Bee Design

Release date: April 25, 2022


Post & Go – Year of the Tiger

 Year of tiger post and go

Year of tiger post and go FDC 

1 post and go, FDC, cancel
offset

Designer: Stephen Perera
Illustrator: © Bajena and Siewhoong at istockphoto.com

Release date: April 25, 2022


20th Anniversary of the Gibraltar Int Chess Festival

20th Anniv Chess Festival 6 stamps 

20th Anniv Chess Festival FDC

20th Anniv Chess Festival presentation pack

6 stamps, FDC, cancel, presentation pack
offset

Designer: Stephen Perera

Release date: April 25, 2022


November

12 Days of Christmas

 12 Days of Christmas stamps Gibraltar 2022

12 Days of Christmas stamps Gibraltar 2022 

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12 Days of Christmas stamps Gibraltar 2022 12 Days of Christmas stamps Gibraltar 2022

6 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, presentation packs

Designer: Stephen Perera
A long time designer and current Creative Director for Gibraltar Post, Perera is responsible for creating most of Gibraltar’s stamps. 

Release date: November 2, 2022


December

Diwali

Gibraltar Diwali 2022 

Gibraltar Diwali 2022 fDC 

Gibraltar Diwali 2022

3 stamps, FDC, cancel, pack 
Offset Lithography

Designer: Stephen Perera

Release date: December 8, 2022


Check out last year’s stamps  Gibraltar 2021 stamps – good year for thematics.

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