Endangered British species of insects on new Royal Mail stamps

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

  1. 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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