Nostalgic stamps celebrate the history of leicestershires. Were doing all we can to respond to enquiries as soon as possible. Royal mail issues special stamps to celebrate the golden. A martin aitchison martin aitchison illustrated around 100 ladybird books over a period of almost 30 years. All about stamps everything to build your collection.
But since then ive kept them in isolation from the rest of my books, thinking that i could auction off one or two of them for charity. Adventures from history, 2nd class wellloved tales, 2nd class key. Ladybird books ladybird books at royal mail 2017 september 14 2017 commemorative designed by true north size 41mm h x 30mm v printed by international security printers print process lithography perforations 14. From piggly plays truant to tricks and magic, ladybird books get the stamp of approval with a nostalgic series issued by royal mail. It was in june last year 2016 that i received an email, telling me of the plans to issue a ladybird stamps that it, stamps featuring vintage ladybird books and asking if i would be consultant on the project.
Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s. As usual the information here is as provided by royal mail as both the reason. Get the best value from your postage post office ltd. Ladybird books british stamp issue 14 september 2017 norvic. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children to learn to read has been issued by royal mail. Royal mail end of the second world war prestige stamp book pane first day cover tallents house. On september 14 royal mail will issue a set of eight stamps celebrating ladybird books, which have had a huge influence on generations of british children. In the unlikely event that your order has not been received within the advertised timescales, please report this to us by completing the online customer enquiry form and we will help you resolve the situation please give us as much information as possible so that we can look into your issue. New british stamps show 24 childrens books published by ladybird. It is not easy to determine whether a ladybird book is a.
On september 14 royal mail will issue a set of eight stamps celebrating ladybird books, which have had a. Reading these books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards. All eight special stamps, individually mounted and set in a black frame. Buy uk and international postage including 1st and 2nd class stamps. New british stamps show 24 childrens books published by. Ladybird book stamps are issued by royal mail daily mail. Buy 1st and 2nd class stamp books x 4, x 6 and x 12 from royal mail.
Released of may queen elizabeth ll royal mail special stamps her majesty the queen. There are 8 stamps is the ladybird books set of stamps covering all the themes. New stamps to celebrate childrens ladybird reading books. For stamps, collectibles and gifts with fast delivery, discover shop. Issued by royal mail on 14 september 2016 this pack features six species of ladybirds in their surprising variety of colours and forms. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and our new stamps celebrate the iconic series that generations have loved and grown up with, said royal mail spokesperson philip parker. Educational reading for generations of kids current gb issue. Featuring delightful illustrations by chris wormell, the carrier card also reminds us that the ladybird is a gardeners and farmers friend. Ladybird book stamps are issued by royal mail daily mail online.
Royal mailpa wire royal mail spokesman philip parker said. Collecting ladybird books collecting ladybird books. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and our new stamps celebrate the iconic series that. Royal mail stamps honouring iconic ladybird childrens books how. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. They are beautifully produced in full colour with extensive information for. Stocklist january 2020 current and upcoming royal mail stamps and collectibles products new stamp issues. A total of 63 series were produced, with more than 650 individual titles. Today sees the launch of the ladybird books stamps.
Collectors stamp books collectibles and gifts royal mail. Shown here is one of the commemorative stamps issued by the royal mail in 2017. She recounts the story of ladybird books in a unique atoz format, with each written section accompanied by a corresponding illustration a homage to the page layout of these muchloved books. They are profusely illustrated, with background information about the stamp issues and their design and designers. The images on this website excluding postmark images are also included on the latest edition of stamp organiser, a user friendly computer program for you to record details of your collection of british stamps, first day covers, stamp books, presentation packs and phq cards stamp organiser. Royal mail celebrates golden age of ladybird books stv. Discover useful tips on how to pack and post your mail to save you money. Aside from cashing once again on the collectors nostalgia, i can find no reason for this stamp issue, but letterwriters will be pleased by the inclusion of 2nd class stamps in the set. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children learn to read has been issued by royal mail. Sometimes a commission comes along that matches a niche interest as niche as mine. A set of stamps has been launched celebrating the history of ladybird books, which were printed in leicestershire for nearly 85 years. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and.
Ladybird books special stamps world collectors net. The designs depict biographies, fairy tales, early readers, nursery rhymes, and books about hobbies, occupations, wildlife, and british achievements from the golden age of ladybird books 1950s through 1970s. Educational reading for generations of kids britain. The presentation pack has been written by ladybird books collector and expert helen day. Features a printed background showing the book spines. The early books capture so much of a period in britain in which they were produced. Collect gb stamps ladybird books at royal mail 2017 september 14 2017 commemorative designed by true north size 41mm h x 30mm. Ladybird books british stamp issue 14 september 2017. Ladybird books stamps these royal mail stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued. Royal mail has revealed a new stamp collection featuring images from a well loved childrens book. Featuring book covers from some of the publishers most famous titles, these stamps will take you back to your childhood in an instant. The story of the times 1985 january 8 1985 commemorative.
The stamps, issued by royal mail, feature images from the. See the prices of a 1st class and 2nd class stamps, buy a book of stamps and see the latest collection of special stamps and collectibles. Royal mail end of the second world war prestige stamp book pane first day cover london, sw1. The ladybird books stamps are printed in four setenant pairs, as shown on this firstday cover from royal mail. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Great britains royal mail issued eight stamps sept. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children. For many people over the age of 30, the mere mention of ladybird books evokes strong childhood memories. Ladybird books stamps, gb stamps and special postmarks.
Royal mail stamps honouring iconic ladybird childrens books how many do you remember. For stamps, special stamp issues and collectibles discover shop. Royal mail stamps honouring iconic ladybird childrens. These are attractivelyproduced, high quality presentation, properly bound books in slipcases, produced each year since 1984. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children learn to read has been issued by royal. Along with harry wingfield, he is probably best remembered as one of the main original illustrators of the key words reading scheme the peter and jane books that taught so many children to read in the 1960s and. Help and support personal customers royal mail group ltd. Front covers of books ranging from piggly plays truant and tootles the taxi to. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and our new stamps celebrate the iconic series that generations have loved and grown up with. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and our new stamps celebrate the. The seller hasnt specified a postage method to united states. Just released on the 14th september from royal mail is this fun set of stamps based on the ladybird books which themselves have become very collectible. Titles from the key words reading scheme and early tales and rhymes are included, as are popular books from.
New royal mail stamps to celebrate childrens ladybird books. A blog for anyone who has fond memories of old ladybird books. Six decades of royal portraits to mark the anniversary of the queens coronation, the royal mail has unveiled a set of six portrait stamps designed by atelier works, which include a newly commissioned painting. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children to learn to read has been issued by royal mail front covers of. The stamps based on the popular ladybird books, which were launched on thursday, are bound to bring about a strong sense of nostalgia for many.
A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children learn to read has been issued by. Whether youre using royal mail or parcelforce worldwide, here are some tips to get the most out of your postage. Ladybird book stamps are issued by royal mail express. I can confirm that no ladybird books were harmed in the shooting of these stamps. Were sorry this may take longer than usual as we help more customers and take measures to. A couple of months later, in february this year, my books came home to me, packed up in my suitcase and travelling by courier.
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