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Royal Mail Pays Homage to the Wizarding World with a Set of Atmospheric Special Stamps Inspired by the Battle Of Hogwarts

• Iconic characters Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Lord Voldemort are shown alongside members of Dumbledore’s Army and the Order of the Phoenix, as well as Lord Voldemort’s followers and Death Eaters
• The main set of 10 stamps depict characters as they appear in the later films, with a further six stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, featuring illustrations of beloved creatures and beings
• The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order from today (5 October) at www.royalmail.com/harrypotter and by telephone on 03457 641 641

Royal Mail in partership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, today revealed images of 16 Special Stamps being issued to pay homage to the Harry Potter film series.

The main set of 10 stamps feature atmospheric images of characters – both good and evil – presented in the darker tone used for the later films, in which the Battle of Hogwarts reaches its climactic finale.

Each stamp has a secondary scene or character incorporated into the design and, in addition, the ‘1ST‘ font used for the value of the stamps replicates that of the iconic typeface used for the films.

Characters who feature on the stamps are: Ron Weasley, Fred and George Weasley, Professor Minerva McGonagall, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood, Hermione Granger, Molly Weasley, Bellatrix Lestrange, Narcissa Malfoy, Fenrir Greyback, Scabior, Lord Voldemort, a Death Eater, Severus Snape, Alecto Carrow, Draco Malfoy and Gregory Goyle.

A further six stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, feature illustrations of the fascinating creatures and beings of the wizarding world. From Aragog the Acromantula, to the beloved house-elf Dobby, the full set also includes Harry’s beloved owl Hedwig, Fawkes the phoenix, Buckbeak the hippogriff and Hermione’s cat Crookshanks.

The Battle of Hogwarts:
For over 20 years, the world has been captivated by the magic of the Harry Potter films, which culminated in an epic, two-part finale.

In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows –- Part 1,” Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger set out on a perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction – the Horcruxes.

On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends relied on one another more than ever.

“Part 2” saw the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalate into an all-out war. Many risked their lives in this battle, but no one was in greater danger than Harry Potter as he drew closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy said: “The Harry Potter stories and films have become a modern classic around the world. For more than two decades the characters in the Harry Potter series have captivated us and kept us enthralled. Each stamp is a miniature masterpiece, a fitting tribute to mark the climactic end to the Battle of Hogwarts.”

The stamps, and range of collectible products, are available to pre-order from today (5 October) at www.royalmail.com/harrypotter and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 16 stamps in the set is priced at £20.90. The stamps go on general sale on 19 October.

About Wizarding World:
In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King’s Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognized as one of the world’s best-loved brands.

Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes three epic Fantastic Beasts films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands), insightful exhibitions, as well as a forthcoming Harry Potter TV series.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery owned Wizarding World tours and retail also includes the flagship Harry Potter New York, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.

The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.

From VSC: Here are some of the other philatelic products offered by Royal Mail for this issue: First day covers with the 10 individual stamps, each £15.65. The Prestige Booklet FDCs are £5.00 but the Prestige Booklet is £25.25. A “limited edition” prestige booklet is £49.99, but not available until 5 November.The Medal Cover FDCs are £19.99 each, and each cachet is only shown with the stamps shown here. I got a kick out of the Dobby the House Elf medal design……with the sock. There are four postmarks for this issue, two for the set of 10 stamps and the prestige booklet pane, and two for the minisheet FDCs:And, for the truly diehard Harry Potter fan:a Gold Stamp Ingot for £49.99