BRECQHOU STAMPS

Brecu Island, owned by Leonard Matcham, is a small, unspoiled island in the Channel Islands. It gained brief fame when Matcham issued its first postage labels, which were used alongside GPO stamps. The next day, Jersey and Guernsey took over postal functions, making Brecu's stamps obsolete. Despite returning to obscurity, Brecu benefited financially. The video also briefly mentions international sand yachting at Lithermore.

What is the population size of Brecu Island?

• Under 20

• Around 50

• Exactly 30

• Over 100

Who owns Brecu Island?

• A local government

• A famous actor

• A millionaire industrialist

• A historical society

What significant decision did Leonard Matcham make for Brecu?

• To build a resort

• To issue postage labels

• To sell the island

• To open a museum

What was unique about the first day cover issued by Brecu?

• It included both Brecu and GPO stamps

• It was made of gold

• It was the largest stamp ever

• It was a holographic stamp

What happened to Brecu after the postage label event?

• It became a postal hub

• It returned to obscurity

• It was sold to another owner

• It became a tourist hotspot