New stamps highlight 75th anniversary of first undersea Post Office

Fri, Jul 25th 2014, 07:53 AM

NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Bahamas Postal Services announces the release a new series of commemorative stamps on August 16, 2014 which will pay tribute to the 75th anniversary of the world's first undersea Post Office.

The new stamps will depict the pioneering work of John Ernest ("J.E.") Williamson (1881-1966), whose underwater photography drew mass attention to the beautiful and precious natural resources of The Bahamas.
Designed by Derek Miller and printed by Lowe-Martin, the stamps feature a 15 cent stamp, a 50 cent stamp, a 65 cent stamp and a 70 cent stamp.

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