Alderney

Alderney is an island that is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. It is north of the island of Guernsey. 
 * It, too, was originally part of the British postal system. It is best known for its c.1840 unique thin Maltese Cross cancel, created locally.
 * Alderney's residents were evacuated in 1940 before the German occupation.
 * At the end of World War II, islanders returned and once again used British stamps.
 * In 1969, Guernsey began it own post offices with Alderney using their stamps.
 * In, Alderney began issuing its own stamps, inscribed ALDERNEY with BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY in smaller letters. A few issues do not have the latter inscription.



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