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Endangered British species of insects on new Royal Mail stamps

By admin • April 17, 2008

The Royal Mail have launched a new set of stamps illustrated with endangered British species of insects, by Richard Lewington, a leading wildlfe artist.

There are 10 stamps in the series, and the Royal Mail have them for sale in their online shop.

The Red-Barbed ant

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The Hazel Pot beetle

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The Stag Beetle

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The Southern Damselfly

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Wrapping Up

Sky News have a presentation of all 10 Endangered Species stamps. Worth a look.

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Matt is an internet consultant, commentator, freelance writer and Project Manager based in the UK. He is available for hire. Matt edits the Wardman Wire, and writes at Poligeeks, Total Politics, and occasionally in several other places.

One Response to “Endangered British species of insects on new Royal Mail stamps”

Liz
Thu, April 17, 2008 at 12:51 pm | Permalink

Wow, they’re beautiful but I wonder how much longer we’ll have stamps. When I take a parcel or letter to the post office, they just put a sticky label on it.

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