The History of Black Butter - Sheet Set
The History of Black Butter - Sheet Set
£105.50
The complete sheet set from 'The History of Black Butter' issue. Illustrated by Chris Wormell.
The stamp sheets give the discerning collector access to all the printer’s marks and any additional information on the selvedges. The selvedges include the traffic lights which is a term used by collectors to denote the check dots (or colour dabs) printed in the sheet margins of stamps printed by modern offset litho or photogravure methods. They assist in checking that all the colours have printed correctly.
Most of our selvedge sheets also contain a plate number; a numeral, occasionally with a letter suffix, usually inscribed on the sheet margins to denote the plate from which the stamps were printed - for example 1A. All of our mint/cto products are carefully prepared by our own team and supplied in glassine bags to ensure you receive them in pristine condition.
| Date of issue | 09-10-2025 |
| Withdrawal date | 09-10-2027 |
| Designer | Illustrated by Chris Wormell. |
| Printer | bpost, Belgium |
| Size | Stamp size: 30mm x 40mm. |
| Process | four colour process lithography |
| Denominations | 80p, £1.20, £1.35, £1.90, £2.30, £3.00, £3.90, £4.85 |
Additional Information
This issue includes a set of six stamps and a miniature sheet illustrated with Chris Wormell’s distinct art style, making each stand out. Jersey’s black butter industry dates back to the boom of the cider industry, that once exported up to 150,000 gallons a year. This abundance of apples lead to the creation of black butter, which is now a much-loved delicacy for both locals and tourists.
Black butter consists of a mixture of apples, cider, spices, lemon, and sugar. Traditionally, ingredients were stirred within a bachin (copper cauldron) for 24hours over a hot fire. Its creation was a huge community event, especially within the rural parishes. The labour-intensive work of harvesting, peeling, and stirring was traditionally shared among islanders, turning the process into a social and celebratory event.
Additional Information
This issue includes a set of six stamps and a miniature sheet illustrated with Chris Wormell’s distinct art style, making each stand out. Jersey’s black butter industry dates back to the boom of the cider industry, that once exported up to 150,000 gallons a year. This abundance of apples lead to the creation of black butter, which is now a much-loved delicacy for both locals and tourists.
Black butter consists of a mixture of apples, cider, spices, lemon, and sugar. Traditionally, ingredients were stirred within a bachin (copper cauldron) for 24hours over a hot fire. Its creation was a huge community event, especially within the rural parishes. The labour-intensive work of harvesting, peeling, and stirring was traditionally shared among islanders, turning the process into a social and celebratory event.
