Royal mail terry pratchett stamps
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In 2014, Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, issued a set of stamps featuring the works of Terry Pratchett, the renowned author of the Discworld series. The stamps were designed by illustrator Paul Kidby, who has worked with Pratchett on several projects, including the Discworld Almanak.
The set of 6 stamps features iconic characters and scenes from Pratchett's books, including:
- Death (from "Mort") - a black-edged stamp with a subtle glow effect to represent the character's skeletal appearance.
- The Librarian (from "Guards! Guards!") - a stamp featuring the Librarian, a character who has been turned into an orangutan, surrounded by books and a faint glow to represent his magical abilities.
- Rincewind (from "The Colour of Magic") - a stamp featuring the hapless wizard Rincewind, surrounded by a swirling vortex of colors to represent his magical abilities.
- The Patrician (from "Guards! Guards!") - a stamp featuring the Patrician, the ruler of Ankh-Morpork, surrounded by a subtle pattern of city maps and architecture.
- Granny Weatherwax (from "Witches Abroad") - a stamp featuring the wise and powerful witch Granny Weatherwax, surrounded by a subtle pattern of stars and clouds.
- The Octavo (from "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents") - a stamp featuring the mysterious and powerful book, the Octavo, surrounded by a subtle pattern of magical symbols and runes.
The stamps were released on October 2, 2014, and were accompanied by a range of collectible items, including a special edition of the Discworld Almanak and a set of First Day Covers featuring the stamps.
The Terry Pratchett stamps were a huge success, with many fans and collectors eagerly awaiting their release. They are now highly sought after by collectors and can be found in many philatelic shops and online marketplaces.