Today sees the launch of the ladybird books stamps. For many people over the age of 30, the mere mention of ladybird books evokes strong childhood memories. Nostalgic stamps celebrate the history of leicestershires. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children. Sometimes a commission comes along that matches a niche interest as niche as mine. A new set of stamps featuring images of the popular ladybird books that helped generations of children learn to read has been issued by. Ladybird book stamps are issued by royal mail daily mail. I can confirm that no ladybird books were harmed in the shooting of these stamps. Help and support personal customers royal mail group ltd.
New british stamps show 24 childrens books published by ladybird. 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. Collectors stamp books collectibles and gifts royal mail. Educational reading for generations of kids current gb issue. It is not easy to determine whether a ladybird book is a. Ladybird books stamps, gb stamps and special postmarks. Royal mail has revealed a new stamp collection featuring images from a well loved childrens book. 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. Features a printed background showing the book spines. Collecting ladybird books collecting ladybird books. As usual the information here is as provided by royal mail as both the reason. They are profusely illustrated, with background information about the stamp issues and their design and designers. 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.
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. 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 royal mail stamps to celebrate childrens ladybird books. Stocklist january 2020 current and upcoming royal mail stamps and collectibles products new stamp issues.
Shown here is one of the commemorative stamps issued by the royal mail in 2017. Featuring delightful illustrations by chris wormell, the carrier card also reminds us that the ladybird is a gardeners and farmers friend. Were sorry this may take longer than usual as we help more customers and take measures to. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and our new stamps celebrate the. Ladybird books stamps these royal mail stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued. 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. All about stamps everything to build your collection. Issued by royal mail on 14 september 2016 this pack features six species of ladybirds in their surprising variety of colours and forms. Adventures from history, 2nd class wellloved tales, 2nd class key. Royal mailpa wire royal mail spokesman philip parker said. 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.
Collect gb stamps ladybird books at royal mail 2017 september 14 2017 commemorative designed by true north size 41mm h x 30mm. Get the best value from your postage post office ltd. The seller hasnt specified a postage method to united states. Reading these books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards. Ladybird books special stamps world collectors net. 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. 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. A couple of months later, in february this year, my books came home to me, packed up in my suitcase and travelling by courier. Royal mail stamps honouring iconic ladybird childrens. Ladybird books british stamp issue 14 september 2017 norvic. There are 8 stamps is the ladybird books set of stamps covering all the themes. They are beautifully produced in full colour with extensive information for.
Buy 1st and 2nd class stamp books x 4, x 6 and x 12 from royal mail. 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. Featuring book covers from some of the publishers most famous titles, these stamps will take you back to your childhood in an instant. The stamps, issued by royal mail, feature images from the. Royal mail stamps honouring iconic ladybird childrens books how many do you remember. Great britains royal mail issued eight stamps sept. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Front covers of books ranging from piggly plays truant and tootles the taxi to. From piggly plays truant to tricks and magic, ladybird books get the stamp of approval with a nostalgic series issued by royal mail. Buy uk and international postage including 1st and 2nd class stamps. For stamps, special stamp issues and collectibles discover shop.
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. Educational reading for generations of kids britain. Today sees the launch of a new set of stamps celebrating the golden age of ladybird books. A blog for anyone who has fond memories of old ladybird books. On september 14 royal mail will issue a set of eight stamps celebrating ladybird books, which have had a. Whether youre using royal mail or parcelforce worldwide, here are some tips to get the most out of your postage. 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. Ladybird books british stamp issue 14 september 2017. A martin aitchison martin aitchison illustrated around 100 ladybird books over a period of almost 30 years. For stamps, collectibles and gifts with fast delivery, discover shop. Ladybird book stamps are issued by royal mail daily mail online. Royal mail end of the second world war prestige stamp book pane first day cover tallents house.
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. New stamps to celebrate childrens ladybird reading books. 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. Discover useful tips on how to pack and post your mail to save you money. These stamps feature titles from some of the most popular series from the golden age of the books, from the 1950s1970s.
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. 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. 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. Were doing all we can to respond to enquiries as soon as possible. New british stamps show 24 childrens books published by. The early books capture so much of a period in britain in which they were produced. Royal mail issues special stamps to celebrate the golden. A total of 63 series were produced, with more than 650 individual titles.
All eight special stamps, individually mounted and set in a black frame. Ladybird book stamps are issued by royal mail express. Reading ladybird books became something of a rite of passage for children from the 1950s onwards, and. Titles from the key words reading scheme and early tales and rhymes are included, as are popular books from. 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. Royal mail celebrates golden age of ladybird books stv. 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. Eight special stamps feature book covers from the publishers most famous titles. The presentation pack has been written by ladybird books collector and expert helen day. Royal mail stamps honouring iconic ladybird childrens books how. Released of may queen elizabeth ll royal mail special stamps her majesty the queen.
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