British Stamps
(from the Royal Mail Philatelic Bureau)
Types of philatelic products (available
from the philatelic division of the British postal authorities, Royal
Mail Philatelic Bureau)
- Royal Mail Special Stamp Yearbook: Available by November
each year, the Year Book makes an ideal Christmas gift for adults and children
alike. Lavishly illustrated with superb colour photographs and illustrations,
the Year Book looks in detail at the designs and themes of the years Special
Stamps. It comes in its own slip case and includes the complete year's
Special Stamp Collection.
- Royal Mail Year Pack: Like the Yearbook, the annual Year
Pack includes interesting and educational information about the years Special
Stamp Collection. This superbly illustrated folder also includes the Greetings
Stamps and is an excellent present for friends or relatives.
- First Day Covers: A full set of Mint Stamps on a personally
addressed decorative envelope, cancelled on their date of issue with a
unique pictorial postmark.
- Mint Stamps: A full set of Special Stamps supplied in a clear
sleeve ready for you to display however you choose.
- Prestige Stamp Books: A beautifully illustrated keepsake
containing a unique mixed value pane of stamps celebrating a particular
theme. Recent themes have included J.R.R. Tolkien, Beatrix Potter, the
centenary of the National Trust and Euro '96. The 1997 Prestige Stamp Book
celebrates the 75th anniversary of the BBC.
- Presentation Packs: A full set of Mint Stamps in a superbly
illustrated folder crammed with interesting facts, making an ideal 'educational'
gift.
- Greetings Stamps: These popular booklets of first class stamps
have been issued since 1989 for use on greetings cards. Recent issues have
featured themes like Gift Giving, Smiles, Messages, the Art of Greeting
and in 1996 celebrated Cartoons. The 1997 theme is Flowers. Each booklet
also includes a free set of colourful greetings labels.
Announcement of 1997 British Stamp Issues
Special Stamps are usually issued nine times a year
in Britain. The following calendar lists stamps that are to be issued in
1997.