Issued by the Isle of Man in 1982, this 9-pence commemorative stamp highlights the first book printed in the Manx language, “The Principles and Duties of Christianity” by Bishop Thomas Wilson, originally printed in 1707. The design features a portrait of Bishop Wilson alongside an open page from the historic Manx text, emphasizing the island’s literary and linguistic heritage. The issue also formed part of the Europa/CEPT theme celebrating communication and cultural exchange through printed works. For collectors, it represents an interesting philatelic link between postal history, printing heritage, and the preservation of the Manx language.