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Eight mint stamps telling the story of famous myths and legends – from Beowulf to the Loch Ness Monster.
Eight First Class square stamps.
Your chance to spot Nessie on a stamp comes with these eight new stamps telling the story of popular myths and legends – from the Old English hero Beowulf to the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
Artist Adam Simpson’s beautiful and evocative illustrations bring to life these fabled figures of folklore in vibrant, enchanting detail.
Eight First Class square stamps.
First Class Beowulf and Grendel
First Class Blodeuwedd
First Class Loch Ness Monster
First Class Cornish Piskies
First Class Fionn mac Cumhaill
First Class Black Shuck
First Class Grindylow
First Class Selkie
Stamp Specifications
Stamp format |
Square |
Stamp size |
35mm x 35mm |
Design |
Godfrey Design |
Stamps per Sheet |
24/48 |
Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
Print process |
Lithography |
Perforations |
14.5 x 14.5 |
Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
Gum |
PVA |