The age of Dinosaurs
Take a peek at the next set of Special Stamps which showcase a collection of eight new, stunning stamps that include dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles from the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras.
We’ve worked in collaboration with experts at the Natural History Museum, consulting with scientists specialising in various areas of palaeontology.
The new designs, by Exeter based, digital concept illustrator, Joshua Dunlop, combine scientific accuracy, provided by the Natural History Museum’s palaeontology department. You can expect imagery of captivating dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Coloborhynchus just to name a few.
An additional sheet of four stamps recognises the contribution of palaeontologist Mary Anning. Mary Anning was one of the first professional fossil hunters who paved the way for modern palaeontology and contributed to our understanding of prehistoric life on Earth.
‘We were thrilled to feature incredible dinosaurs from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to graceful Diplodocus as well as other fascinating prehistoric reptiles in their natural habitats. It is fitting in the week of International Women’s Day that we pay tribute to Mary Anning with four images of some of the fossils she discovered. She was one of the greatest fossil hunters of the 19th century, making a major contribution to our understanding of the majestic creatures that roamed the Earth hundreds of millions of years ago’ said David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy.
The full collection is available to pre-order from today, Tuesday 5 March online and by telephone on 03457 641 641. The stamps go on general sale on Tuesday 12 March.
