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Iconic Stamps 

Of Great Britain and the British Empire

Who knew that the first-ever adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, would not only instigate a communications revolution but also a much loved global hobby?

It is estimated that there are 60 million stamp collectors worldwide. Stamp collections and the passion for stamp collecting have been passed down from generation to generation and they now form part of our history.

But what makes a stamp iconic for the collector? Is it the design, the story behind the stamp or simply the value?

penny black IS

The Penny Black

The stamp that revolutionised how we communicate.

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five pound orange IS

The Five Pound Orange

An aspirational item for collectors of Great Britain stamps.

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seahorses IS

“Seahorse” High Values

One of the most iconic British stamps to date.

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PUC IS

Postal Union Congress

Britain's second commemorative stamp.

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four annas IS

Four Annas

A stamp like no other.

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camel postman IS

The ‘Camel Postman’

Featuring a friendly local.

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five shilling penguin IS

Five Shillings Penguin

A pictorial design showcasing the life and history of the Falkland Islands.

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