This elegant pair of Jersey stamps, issued in 1979, celebrates the artistry of Sir John Everett Millais (1829–1896), a prominent figure of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Both designs were printed by Courvoisier S.A. and bear the gold silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the Year of the Child emblem, commemorating International Year of the Child 1979.

• 10½p Stamp: Features Millais’ tender portrait “Cherry Ripe”, depicting a young girl in a white dress holding up her gown amidst a lush outdoor setting — a timeless symbol of Victorian innocence.

• 8p Stamp: Depicts “The Order of Release, 1746 (detail)” or possibly “The Boyhood of Raleigh”-type Millais portrait, showing a child in period red attire, reflecting the artist’s fascination with childhood and emotion.

Collector Notes:
These stamps blend fine art and humanitarian themes, marking an important philatelic tribute to children and art. Their soft engraving tones and Courvoisier’s precision printing make them standout examples of Jersey’s late-1970s commemoratives.