In 1995, the Christmas stamp showing a robin taking refuge from the winter cold in a the slot of a pillar box, a traditional British receptacle for mail (Scott 1634), was voted the most popular design of the year by readers of the British Philatelic Bulletin, Royal Mail’s publication for stamp collectors. Also, it was issued both in sheets and in folded booklets of 12 self-adhesive stamps. Nothing here cartoonish like so many of Great Britain’s annual Christmas designs.īecause it paid the first-class domestic rate, the stamp received widespread exposure in 2002. The main image is sharp and precise, appearing almost three dimensional. The photograph by Carol Sharp, who specializes in taking photographs of flowers, food and still lifes, is framed against a sky blue and pink background, with a slightly softened border giving the effect of a frosted window pane. The spiked green leaves are reminiscent of the crown of thorns, both Christian symbols of the Crucifixion. Traditionally, the red berries are said to represent the blood of Christ. ![]() Green Valley, AZ 85614īrowse our wide-ranging collection of auction catalogues previewing the rare stamps and lots being offered at upcoming sales. Your 200 different foreign plus SAES for my 200 different. LARGE SCOTT SPECIALITY 3-RING BINDER - TOP SELLER!
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