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Works of art on the London Underground

Works of art on the London Underground...

Mind the gap and stand clear of the doors because our exquisite London Underground Stamp Issue has just arrived. With a stylish range of stamps, charming Presentation Packs and Pin Badges to wear with pride, we take you on a beautiful journey that depicts the history of Britain’s iconic and long-serving London Underground.

From the first steam driven Metropolitan Line service to the most modern Jubilee Line station, the London Underground Stamp Issue depicts the Tube in all its revolutionary glory. Aside from being the world’s first urban metro system, its design heritage stems across vintage advertising posters to the globally famous Tube map designed by Harry Beck. And because of it reaching the grand old age of 150, we thought we should celebrate its monumental journey.

Stamp Set

Six London Underground stamps with key historic dates.Our fantastic new Stamp Set calls at all the key stops along the London Underground’s 150-year-old history and is the perfect souvenir for any British design, transport, stamp or history enthusiast.

Price: £4.76

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Miniature Sheet

Four stamps featuring vintage tube adverts that have appeared on the Underground.The Miniature Sheet exhibits some highly collectible vintage Tube posters that wouldn’t look out of place in a top gallery. But we think they’d look best as part of your own collection.

Price: £3.52

> Buy your Miniature Sheet now

 

Stamp Cards

Two post cards with the commute from the suburbs stamp and the Miniature Sheet.With our stamps and Miniature Sheets enlarged on our Stamp Cards it’s hard not to admire the decorative images that highlight the London Underground’s key moments. It’s a great way to fully appreciate all the fine details that make the Tube such a monumental piece of British design. .

Price: £4.95

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Presentation Pack

One First Day Cover with six stamps, one First Day Cover with the Miniature Sheet and one page on the history of the London Underground.The Presentation Pack is a fabulous souvenir to celebrate the Tube. It provides a factual and detailed ‘stop-by-stop’ account of the London Underground since 1863 with transport historian Oliver Green on board..

Price: £8.80

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Coin Cover

Two £2 coins, six London Underground stamps and London Underground iconography.Produced in association with The Royal Mint, the London Underground Coin Cover really pulls out all the stops with its elegant design and accompanying Stamp Set. With only a limited amount available, it’s a real collectors item so don’t miss the ‘Tube’ on this one..

Price: £19.95

> Buy your Coin Cover now

 

Stamp Book

One Boston Manor Art Deco station stamp, one opened stamp book with London Underground stamps and Machin Definitives and one closed stamp book.Deliver the iconic design of the London Underground to your family and friends with our special edition Stamp Book. We can assure you, it’s truly ‘First Class’..

Price: £3.60

> Buy your Stamp Book now

 

 

Pin Badges

One Pin Badge with three pieces of art that appeared on the London underground.Wear a piece of London Underground art with our new high quality Pin Badges that celebrate 150 years of the Tube..

Price: £5.95

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Tea Towel

One London Underground Tea Towel.Your home should be the next stop for this delightful London Underground Tea Towel. With a timeless advertising print that’s beautifully illustrated, it’s the perfect addition to any kitchen and an ideal gift for friends and family..

Price: £9.00

> Buy your Tea Towel now

 

Earthenware Mug

One London Underground Earthenware Mug.For a real taste of great British design, look no further than our Tube map and mind the gap mug. It’s a lovely souvenir to celebrate 150 years of the London Underground.

Price: £9.99

> Buy your Earthenware Mug now

 

 

Book: How the Tube Shaped London

Lavishly illustrated bookThis lavishly illustrated hardback volume is the official 150th anniversary publication, drawing on previously unseen sources and images to tell the story of the central role played by the Underground in the development of modern London.

Price: £25.00

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