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Latest stamps from Royal Mail Number 191 | January 2009

previewThe 2009 programme of Special Stamps starts with a classic collection: a handpicked selection of ten of the most iconic and enduring examples of British design at its best.

Release date: Tuesday 13 January 2009

British Design Classics

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The UK leads the way in creating items thatbecome design classics. As you will see, theseSpecial Stamps have been designed to becomeclassic collectors' items in their own right.

Your 2009 Special Stamp collection starts hereWe always like to start the yearwith a classic. This year we’relaunching our Special Stampprogramme with ten, in onevery special issue - British Design Classics. Available Tuesday 13 January 2009.

Did you know...Several red phoneboxes have crossed the Atlantic toAmerica. They canalso be found on theMediterranean islandsof Malta and Gozo aswell as Australia andNew Zealand.

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Contents• British Design Classics:

04 Mint Stamps06 First Day Cover *07 Prestige Stamp Book07 First Day Cover - Prestige Stamp Book *08 Presentation Pack08 Postcard & Stamp Set09 ‘The Mini’ Generic Sheet09 ‘The Mini’ Medal Cover09 Stamp Cards10 Concorde Generic Sheet 10 Concorde Medal Cover10 AG Bradbury - Mini British Design Classic Customised Sheet10 Buckingham - Mini 50th Anniversary Customised Sheet10 Buckingham - Concorde Customised Sheet

• Enhance your collection:11 Christmas 2008 - Mint Stamps11 Christmas 2008 - Miniature Sheet11 Christmas 2008 - Stamp Cards12 Christmas 2008 - Presentation Pack12 Christmas 2008 - Retail Stamp Books12 Christmas 2008 - Generic Sheet13 Christmas 2008 - Smilers®

13 Smilers® for kids14 2008 Year Books14 2008 Year Pack14 2008 Year of Presentation Packs Collection14 2008 Year of Miniature Sheets Collection15 Lichfield Cathedral Silver Stamp Cover15 Prince Charles Commemorative sheet

• Last ever chance to buy16 James Bond Mint Stamps16 James Bond Miniature Sheet16 James Bond Mini Stamp Cards17 James Bond Presentation Pack17 James Bond Prestige Stamp Book17 James Bond Press Sheet

* Only available until Tuesday 13 January 2009

Did you know...In a 1999 worldwideinternet poll, the Miniwas voted EuropeanCar of the Century and was second in the Global Car of theCentury vote.


Mint StampsCode: AS475Price: £3.60

IssueBritish Design Classics

DesignHGV

Stamp format/sizeSquare 35 x 35mm

PrinterCartor

Print processLithography

Number per sheet30/60

Perforations14.5x14.5

PhosphorBackground Screen

GumPVA

K2 Telephone KioskSir Giles Gilbert Scott’sphone box alwaysstood out on thestreets of the UK.

Supermarine SpitfireThe superlative Battle of Britain fighterwith its distinctive elliptical wings wasdesigned by R J Mitchell who sadly diedbefore the plane went into production.

Mini SkirtMary Quant rewrotethe fashion rules forwomen forever withher daring design.

Polypropylene ChairFound in publicbuildings throughout theworld, almost everyonewill have sat on a RobinDay chair at some time.

Which icons should we choose to representthe best of British design? We gatheredtogether a panel of experts from the worldof design to help us make the final cut.

The British Design Classics Mint Stamps are available as a se-tenant set of 10, so you can appreciate the greatestachievements of British design along side each other.

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To find out more visit www.royalmail.com/stamps or call 08457 641 641

Routemaster BusOnce a symbol of London,now only a few of DouglasScott and Colin Curtis’sremain on London’s streetsas special attractions.

The MiniSir Alec Issigonis made useof every available space inthe small car that was asmuch a fashion statementas a means of transport.

Anglepoise LampGeorge Carwardine’sflexible design brought lightwherever it was needed.

ConcordeAerospatiale and BAC’ssupersonic jet wascapable of twice thespeed of sound andbeautiful to look at too.

Penguin BooksEdward Young’s bookjacket design wasinstantly recognizableas a Penguin edition.

London Underground MapHarry Beck’s easy tounderstand design wasbased on an electricalwiring diagram.

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Did you know...The Spitfire was the only British plane in continuousconstruction throughout the second world war.

Style and substance

Mark the dayAs this is a very special issue,we’ve got two First Day Coversavailable. One featuring MintStamps, the other featuring a pane from the PrestigeStamp Book. Both will arrivepersonalised and postmarkedwith the date of issue andboth must be ordered no laterthan Tuesday 13 January asthey are available up until thisday only.

The British Design ClassicsFirst Day Cover (above) has all ten of the special stampsaffixed and cancelled withyour choice of postmark.

First Day Cover Code: AF312Price: £4.61

Postmarks availablewith this issue:Longbridge was chosen forthe alternative postmark as it was one of the mainlocations where the Miniwas manufactured.

StandardRoyal Mailpostmark:Tallents House

Alternativepostmark:LongbridgeBirmingham

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Why not take out an Annual Subscription to ensure you never miss a First Day Cover. Complete the order form attached, call us on 08457 641 641, or visit www.royalmail.com/subs



This fascinating booklet written by JimDavies contains information and facts aboutthe iconic designs paired with four uniquecommemorative stamp panes: a pane ofmixed Machins surrounding a crown fromthe Phone Box; a pane with two Routemasterstamps, one Spitfire and one Mini stamp;

a pane of the London Underground Map,Telephone Box, Penguin Books, AnglepoiseLamp, Polypropylene Chair and Mini Skirt stamps plus a pane featuring two Concorde stamps from this issue togetherwith two Concorde stamps from our 2002Airliners issue.

This First Day Cover which is only availableuntil Tuesday 13 January* features one ofthe beautifully produced panes that appearin the Prestige Stamp Book itself. The paneconsists of eight Machins surrounding acrown from a Sir Gilbert Scott Phone Box.

First Day Cover - Prestige Stamp Book Code: HF041Price: £3.50

Mr C Davies14 Imogen StreetALTRINCHAMWA20 9IW

Prestige Stamp BookCode: YB036Price: £7.68

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*you can order in advance


Better by designPresentation PackCode: AP303Price: £4.10

Presentation PackThis contains all ten Mint Stamps, brilliant illustrationsand an incisive explanation of what makes these itemsworthy of inclusion in ourBritish Design Classics. Allbeautifully presented in one neat fold-out design.

Postcard & StampSet (10 in set)Code: RQ017Price: £6.19

Postcard & Stamp SetA set of specially producedpostcards packagedtogether with all tenstamps. Each postcardfeatures a British DesignClassics stamp proudlydisplayed upon a border of the Union Jack Flag.

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'The Mini' Generic SheetCode: AT047Price: £7.74

‘The Mini’ Medal CoverThe Royal Mint has joined us in celebrating the 50thanniversary of the Mini byproducing 15,000 limitededition commemorativeMedal Covers. It comesindividually numbered withtwo ‘Mini’ Mint Stamps andits own cover.

Stamp Cards (10 in set)Code: AQ129Price: £3.91

‘The Mini’ Medal CoverCode: AM026Price: £14.63

'The Mini' Generic SheetThis Generic Sheet will appeal to petrolheadsand design buffs alike. It offers 20 1st Class stamps featuring thebeloved Mini and some of the major moments in its history.

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AG Bradbury - Mini British Design Classic Customised SheetCode: VA089Price: £27.97

Buckingham - Mini 50th Anniversary Customised SheetCode: VA086Price: £23.57

Buckingham - ConcordeCustomised SheetCode: VA087Price: £23.57

Timeless...A date to rememberWe’re releasing these spectacular additional products to celebrate the birthdays of two of Britain’s greatest.

To celebrate the anniversary of its first flight, the Concorde Generic Sheet and the Concorde Medal Cover, are being issued on 2 March 2009.

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Concorde Medal CoverCode: AM027Price: £14.63

ConcordeGeneric Sheet Code: AT048Price: £7.74



Enhance your collection

Mint StampsCode: AS467Price: £2.88

Miniature SheetThis star spangled Miniature Sheetputs all the panto characters andtheir stamps centre stage.

The panto season is in full swing, and there's stilltime to get in on the act with these Christmasgoodies (and baddies).

The gift that keeps on giving...Subscribe to a whole year of Presentation Pack's, First Day Cover's or Mint Stampsand ensure you never miss a thing. Simply order using the attached form, visit us atwww.royalmail.com/subsor call us on 08457 641 641to find out more.

Stamp Cards (7 in set)Code: AQ127Price: £2.74

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Miniature SheetCode: MZ052Price: £2.88


Generic SheetCode: AT045Price: £8.84

Generic SheetThis beautifully created sheetconsists of 20 stamps: 8 x 1stClass, 8 x 2nd Class and 4 x81p all set within a wonderfullytheatrical border, with labelsfeaturing pantomime charactersand sayings. Oh yes they do…!

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Presentation PackCode: AP301Price: £3.40

Presentation PackThis enchanted Presentation Pack makes afabulous gift containing all the stamps and writerMaev Kennedy's insight into the history, traditionsand magic of pantomime.

Retail StampBook – 1st Class‘It’s behind you!’Code: UB289Price: £4.32

‘Abracadabra’Code: UB290Price: £4.32

Retail StampBook – 2nd Class‘Oh YES it is!’Code: UB292Price: £3.24

‘Oh NO it isn’t!’Code: UB291Price: £3.24


Smilers® SheetsThis year celebrate Christmasalongside your favouritepantomime characters. These sheets consist of 20stamps which put you in thepicture with the Genie fromAladdin or the Ugly Sistersfrom Cinderella.

For further information and toorder your smilers visitwww.royalmail.com/smilers

• Products to make you smile

Smilers® for kidsOur new range of Smilers® for Kids packs feature characters weall know and love. There are four packs to choose from: Noddy,Peter Rabbit, Flower Fairies and Mr. Men. All of which comeaccompanied with a variety of activities making them a greatgift for all ages. For more info on this fantastic new range visit:www.royalmail.com/smilersforkids

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Did you know...Panto likes itstraditions. The goodfairy always goes ontostage from stage rightand the sinister villainfrom stage left.


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2008 Year PackCode: AR060Price: £52.00

2008 Year of Presentation PacksCollectionCode: PC006Price: £59.00

2008 Year of Miniature Sheets CollectionCode: PC005Price: £29.99

LeatherboundCode: AY099Price: £95.00

2008 Year BookCode: AY098Price: £58.00

If you’ve got a particular interest in either Miniature Sheets or Presentation Packs,there are dedicated collections which hold all this year’s issues – the perfect gift. Or if Mint Stamps are your thing, our beautifully illustrated Year Books are sure tocapture your interest. You can find more information on these distinguished productsonline. Visit: www.royalmail.com/stamps for more information.

Take a detailed look back at this years Special Stamp Issues with our glorious year packs and books.

What a great year...


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• Other products you’ll love

Lichfield CathedralSilver Stamp CoverCode: AO001Price: £24.42

Prince Charles Commemorative SheetCode: AV003Price: £13.29

Celebrate the Prince of Wales’ 60th Birthday withthis Commemorative Sheet. Ten Welsh definitivestamps feature alongside images of the Prince of Wales at various times in his life. These arehoused in a pack (not shown) which includesfurther photographs and information of his life andhis personal passions, charitable patronage andhis family.

Beautifully executed and withexceptional attention to detail, the ultra rare Lichfield CathedralSilver Stamp has been crafted by the Royal Dutch Mint on behalf of Royal Mail. Five more SilverStamp Covers will be issued in the coming months.

Take out a subscription for all six Covers and receive a fantasticillustrated booklet and a CathedralsSilver Stamp Collection box to keepthem in. To order your subscription,just call us on 08457 641 641 andquote AO000.


Last ever chance to buyTime to stir yourself.We started 2008 with another classic: theimmensely popular Ian Fleming’s JamesBond. The issue celebrated the centenary

of Ian Fleming's birth, and the 50thanniversary of the publication of Dr No - the first Bond novel to be filmed.

James Bond Mint StampsCode: AS405Price: £3.36

James Bond Miniature SheetCode: MZ046Price: £3.36

Mint StampsA set of six beautifullydesigned stamps thatcelebrates the enduringappeal of Ian Fleming’shero. Each stamp includes an original Cape cover, as well as three others from later editions.

Miniature SheetAll six stamps are featured, each one depicting fourdifferent covers surrounded by a border taken fromone of Ian Fleming’s notebooks. The novels are CasinoRoyale, Dr No, Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, ForYour Eyes Only and From Russia with Love.

James Bond Stamp Cards (7 in set)Code: AQ115Price: £2.74

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• Ian Fleming’s James Bond

Presentation PackDesigned as a fold-out posterand with all six of the MintStamps, the pack recountsFleming’s life as a journalist,novelist, gambler, romantic andintelligence operative through anaction-packed montage of boldillustrations and the biographicalwriting of novelist and film critic,Kim Newman.

James Bond Presentation PackCode: AP288Price: £3.85

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James BondPrestige Stamp BookCode: YB033Price: £7.68

James Bond Press SheetCode: PZ004Price: £53.45

Special offerYou can save 18% when you buy the James Bond Presentation Pack, Stamp Cards and Prestige Stamp Book together. Simply complete theattached order form or call us on 08457 641 641 and quote PK013.


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Produced from 50%recycled materials.

Royal Mail, the Cruciformand the colour red areregistered trade marks of Royal Mail Group Ltd. British Design Classics ©Royal Mail Group Ltd. 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Ian Fleming, James Bondand 007 are trademarksused under licence from IanFleming Publications Ltd.

Royal Mail can arrange for alternative formats of this booklet to be sent to you:• Large Print• Braille• Audio CD• Audio Cassette

For a free copy call Customer Services on 08457 641 641

Or if you are deaf or hard of hearing, we offer a textphone service on 18001 08457 641 641

For up to date stamp news, upcoming issues and a chance to have your say, visit www.royalmail.com/stamps

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Remember to complete both sides of this order form before you return it to us.*Bulky handling charge: UK £2.95 Europe £5.00 Rest of World £14.00.

Orders comprising First Day Covers only do not attract a handling chargeBritish Design Classics First Day CoverInland Tallents House postmark AF312 £4.61 £

Alternative postmark AF312 £4.61 £Overseas Tallents House postmark AF312 £4.01 £

Alternative postmark AF312 £4.01 £British Design Classics First Day Cover - Prestige Stamp Book Inland Tallents House postmark HF041 £3.50 £

Alternative postmark HF041 £3.50 £Overseas Tallents House postmark HF041 £3.05 £

Alternative postmark HF041 £3.05 £Orders below attract one of the following handling charges: UK £1.45 Europe £1.55 Rest of World £2.15Only one handling fee will be charged per order, per address. The higher handling charge will apply to mixed orders.

Mint Stamps AS475 £3.60 £Prestige Stamp Book YB036 £7.68 £Presentation Pack AP303 £4.10 £‘The Mini’ Generic Sheet AT047 £7.74 £Postcard & Stamp Set RQ017 £6.19 £‘The Mini’ Medal Cover AM026 £14.63 £Stamp Cards (10 in set) AQ129 £3.91 £Concorde Medal Cover (Available 2 March) AM027 £14.63 £Concorde Genric Sheet (Available 2 March) AT048 £7.74 £AG Bradbury - Mini British Design Classic Customised Sheet VA089 £27.97 £Buckingham - Mini 50th Anniversary Customised Sheet VA086 £23.57 £Buckingham - Concorde Customised Sheet VA087 £23.57 £

Christmas 2008 - Mint Stamps AS467 £2.88 £Christmas 2008 - Miniature Sheet MZ052 £2.88 £Christmas 2008 - Presentation Pack AP301 £3.40 £Christmas 2008 - Generic Sheet AT045 £8.84 £Christmas 2008 - Retail Stamp Book - 1st Class (It’s behind you) UB289 £4.32 £Christmas 2008 - Retail Stamp Book - 1st Class (Abracadabra!) UB290 £4.32 £Christmas 2008 - Retail Stamp Book - 2nd Class (Oh NO it isn’t!) UB291 £3.24 £Christmas 2008 - Retail Stamp Book - 2nd Class (Oh YES it is!) UB292 £3.24 £Christmas 2008 - Stamp Cards (7 in set) AQ127 £2.74 £2008 Year Book* AY098 £58.00 £2008 Year Book (Leatherbound)* AY099 £95.00 £2008 Year Pack AR060 £52.00 £


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