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Eight stamps featuring a selection of the most significant and well-preserved items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
The stamps feature iconic artefacts from the Grand Egyptian Museum, including Tutankhamun’s gold mask.
Two Second Class, two First Class, two £1.85 and two £2.55 landscape stamps.
Dive into ancient Egyptian history with this exquisite set of stamps, celebrating 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Eight new stamps display some of the most iconic and best-preserved artefacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his gold mask.
With stunning photographs taken by Araldo de Luca, the stamps are presented as four horizontal se-tenant pairs.
Two Second Class, two First Class, two £1.85 and two £2.55 landscape stamps.
Second Class Head of the King
Second Class Inlaid Fan
First Class Gold Mask
First Class Falcon Pendant
£1.85 Lion Couch
£1.85 Throne
£2.55 Boat Model
£2.55 Guardian Statue
Stamp specifications
Stamp format |
Landscape |
Stamp size |
37mm x 35mm |
Design |
Andy Altmann |
Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
Print process |
Lithography |
Perforations |
14 x 14.5 |
Phosphor |
As appropriate |
Gum |
PVA |