Description: This official postage stamp from the Isle of Man Post Office honors the enduring legacy of the iconic 1935 musical comedy movie, No Limit, starring the beloved entertainer George Formby. The stamp itself is positioned on the right side of the sheetlet, featuring a monochrome production photograph of Formby dramatically leaning into a racing curve aboard his famous "Speed Demon" motorcycle. The left side of the composition forms a large, decorated selvage margin displaying the movie's title "George Formby No Limit" executed in prominent blue and yellow typography against a sea-green backdrop. The stamp face carries a 40p denomination badge positioned cleanly in the lower right-hand corner, balanced along the lower frame line by professional print credits citing Canal+Image UK Ltd, the year 2004, and the designer Ruth Sutherland.
Circa: 2004
Condition: Mint with margin attached (clean perforations, full color).
Notes:
This issue celebrates George Formby (1904–1961), one of Britain’s most beloved entertainers, marking the centenary of his birth. The No Limit film, shot largely around Douglas and the Isle of Man TT circuit, tells the story of Formby’s underdog racer character “Shuttleworth,” who defies the odds to compete in the island’s legendary motorcycle race. The 2004 stamp series honored both Formby’s cinematic legacy and the Isle of Man’s TT racing heritage, making it a cultural touchstone for film and motorsport collectors alike.