08 April 2019
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Royal Mail have issued a new set of definitives and country definitives following the recent price rise.
The six new definitive stamps feature the familiar bas-relief portrait by Arnold Machin OBE, RA, with typography by Jeffery Matthews MBE, FCSD, FRSA and come in the following colours: Orchid Mauve (£1.35), Amber Yellow (£1.60), Gooseberry Green (£2.30), Spruce Green (£2.80),
Dark Pine Green (£3.45) and Bright Orange (£3.60). The full set costs £15.80, and two first day covers, with different postmarks, are available for £18.65. A presentation pack is available for £15.80.
Meanwhile the set of eight new country definitives is available for £11.60 with two-stamp first day covers available for each country, priced at £4, and a presentation pack available for £12.30.
Stamp details
Definitives
Stamp size: 20mm x 24mm
Number per sheet: Gravure
Printer: International Security Printers
Print process: Gravure
Perforations: 15 x 14
Phosphor: Bars as appropriate
Gum: Self-adhesive
Number per sheet: 25
Country Definitives
Stamp size: 20mm x 24mm
Perforations: 15 x 14
Printer: International Security Printers
Print Process: Lithography
Phosphor: Bars as appropriate
Gum: PVA
Number per sheet: 25
QUICK LINK: Royal Mail 2019 Birds of Prey stamps