Jan 23, 20151 min
The Royal Mail has dedicated a special edition of stamps to Alice in the Wonderland celebrate the 150th anniversary of the classic novel by Lewis Carol.
Ten stamps (five pairs) feature the well-known characters White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and Alice herself. The set was designed by Jason Godfrey of Godfrey Design in collaboration with the award-winning illustrator Grahame Bakersmith.
“The story of Alice in Wonderland remains a perennial favourite of children, and indeed adults, around the world. It is fitting that in its 150th anniversary year it is celebrated with a wonderful set of stamps featuring striking images that do justice to such an iconic tale.”, said Andrew Hammond, Royal Mail’s director of Stamps and Collectibles.
Here: www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/uk/460062/royal-mail-honours-alice-wonderland-special-stamps/
Alert for stamp collectors, you will not want to miss this!
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Sources and images:
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/uk/460062/royal-mail-honours-alice-wonderland-special-stamps/
www.designweek.co.uk/news/royal-mails-alice-in-wonderland-stamps/3039656.article