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2009 Stamp Programme

Future stamp issues

  What fires your imagination? Famous people, great art, historic events or major anniversaries? They’re all here on Royal Mail Special Stamps. In 2009 we’re making 13 stamp issues available; each one beautifully capturing the richness and diversity of British heritage and culture.

From ‘big birthdays’ like Robert Burns and Darwin, historical dynasties like the Tudors, marvellous Mythical Creatures and charming Post Boxes – the Best of British is waiting to be discovered!

If you want to make sure you receive each of the Special Stamps and their associated products as soon as they’re released ongoing Subscriptions make it easy. Why not take out a subscription for 2009 special stamp issues and products.

Here are the inspiring issues we’ve got lined up for 2009

 

British Design Classics - 13th January - View the British Design Classics stamps

Robert Burns - 22nd January - View the Robert Burns stamps

Darwin - 12th February - View the Darwin special stamps

Celebrating Wales - 26th February - View the Celebrating Wales stamps

Pioneers of the Industrial Revolution - 10th March - View the Pioneers of the Industrial Revolution stamps

The House of Tudor (Kings & Queens 2) - 21st April - View The House of Tudor stamps

Plants (Action for Species 3) - 19th May - View the Plants (Action for Species 3) stamps

Mythical Creatures - 16th June - View the Mythical Creatures stamps

Postboxes - 18th August - View the Postbox stamps

The Fire Service - 1st September - View the Fire Service stamps

Royal Navy Uniforms - 17th September - View the Royal Navy Uniform stamps

Eminent Britons - 8th October - View the Eminent Britons stamps

The Olympic and Paralympic Games (I) - 22nd October - View The Olympic and Paralympic Games (I) stamps

Christmas 2009 - 3rd November - View the Christmas 2009 stamps


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Darwin Presentation Pack

Darwin Presentation Pack - £6.40

British Design Classics Presentation Pack - £4.40

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