{"id":1843,"date":"2015-01-23T09:37:56","date_gmt":"2015-01-23T14:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=1843"},"modified":"2015-01-23T09:43:38","modified_gmt":"2015-01-23T14:43:38","slug":"alice-in-wonderland-uk-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=1843","title":{"rendered":"Alice In Wonderland (UK, 2015)"},"content":{"rendered":"

[press release]<\/em><\/p>\n

Alice in Wonderland<\/strong><\/span>
\n10 Stamps – Issue date: 6th January 2015<\/center>\"uk_alice_strip1\"<\/a>Reason and inspiration<\/span>
\nTo celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll\u2019s classic book Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland, Royal Mail commissioned illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and author of FArTHER, to illustrate ten key scenes from the book. Art-directed by Godfrey Design, Baker- Smith offers a fresh, lively interpretation of unforgettable characters such as the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and Alice herself, making the story come to life with new vivacity. The unusual vertical se-tenant format not only suits the topsy-turvy story but also adds philatelic interest.<\/p>\n

\"uk_alice_strip2\"<\/a>Stamps<\/span>
\n2nd Class The White Rabbit
\n2nd Class Down the Rabbit Hole
\n1st Class Drink Me
\n1st Class The White Rabbit\u2019s House
\n81p The Cheshire-Cat
\n81p A Mad Tea-Party
\n\u00a31.28 The Queen of Hearts
\n\u00a31.28 The Game of Croquet
\n\u00a31.47 Alice\u2019s Evidence
\n\u00a31.47 A Pack of Cards<\/p>\n

Technical Details<\/span>
\nStamps: 2 x 2nd, 2 x 1st, 2 x 81p, 2 x \u00a31.28, 2 x \u00a31.47
\nProducts: FDC, Presentation Pack, Stampcards, Retail Book, Medal Cover, Frames, Pins
\nDesign: Godfrey Design
\nIllustrations: Grahame Baker-Smith
\nPrinter: International Security Printers
\nStamp size 35mm x 35mm
\nSheet Size: 60 per sheet, 10 sheets or 5 sheets of ST pairs?
\nPrint process: Lithogrpahy
\nAcknowledgements: Stamp designs \u00a9 Royal Mail Group Ltd 2015<\/p>\n

Products<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Presentation Pack<\/span>
\n\"uk_alice_pack\"<\/a>The presentation pack, designed by Godfrey Design and written by Professor Hugh Haughton, tells the story of the genesis and publication of Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland. From the \u201cgolden afternoon\u201d in July 1862, when Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson \u2013 better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll \u2013 told an outlandish tale to the young Alice Liddell and her sisters, through illustrator John Tenniel\u2019s role, to the myriad editions over the past century and a half, the pack offers real insight into the story behind this classic children\u2019s tale. Beautifully illustrated, it includes a photograph of Alice Liddell taken by Dodgson himself as well as reproductions of pages from his first hand-written manuscript. Price: \u00a39.95 Code: AP396<\/p>\n

First Day Cover<\/span>
\n\"uk_alice_fdc\"<\/a>The First Day Cover, designed by Godfrey Design, features a striking illustration of the White Rabbit by Grahame Baker-Smith. The Tallents House handstamp features an illustration of the Mad Hatter\u2019s hat drawn by John Tenniel for the original edition of Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland. The alternate location is Oxford, where Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson lived and worked. Price: \u00a311.78 (overseas \u00a39.82) Code: AF388<\/p>\n

Stamp cards<\/span>
\nThe 10 Special Stamps image are reproduced at postcard size
\nPrice: \u00a34.50, Code: AQ215<\/p>\n

Retail Stamp Book<\/span>
\n\"uk_alice_retail\"<\/a>The Alice in Wonderland Retail Stamp book contains the two 1st Class stamps from this beautiful Special stamp issue, alongside 4 of the Machin 1st Class red stamps. Price: \u00a33.72 Code: UB380<\/p>\n

Postmarks<\/span>
\nThe Tallents House handstamp features an illustration of the Mad Hatter\u2019s hat drawn by John Tenniel for the original edition of Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland.<\/p>\n

An alternative First Day of Issue pictorial and non-pictorial OXFORD postmark will also be available for this issue. OXFORD was chosen as this is where Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson lived and worked<\/p>\n

\"uk_alice_cancels\"<\/a>TALLENTS HOUSE Pictorial FD1501-TH
\nOXFORD Pictorial FD1501-PL
\nOXFORD Non-pictorial FD1501-NP<\/p>\n

Pin Badges (set of 5)<\/span>
\nPrice: \u00a35.95 each,
\nSet of 5 Alice in Wonderland Pin Badges using the images of the stamps. The pin badges will be 30x30mm with a butterfly tie tack reverse. Each pin badge will be supplied on a backing card designed in the colours and style of the stamp issue and in clear hook and hang packaging. Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to choking hazard and sharp edges.
\nNB157: The White Rabbit (2nd Class)
\nNB158: Drink Me (1st Class)\u2028NB159: A Mad Tea-Party (81p)
\nNB160: The Cheshire-Cat (81p)
\nNB161: The Game of Croquet (\u00a31.28)<\/p>\n

Panorama Pops\u2122<\/code> Book<\/span> \u2013 Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland \u2028by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith. Additional details not yet available.<\/p>\n

Stamp Art<\/span>
\nSet in a black box frame, these beautifully illustrated Alice in Wonderland Stamps make a great addition to the wall. Handmade for Royal Mail in the UK. Dimensions: 33x18cm Price: \u00a35.00 Code: NZ051<\/p>\n

An exquisite 150th anniversary edition of Lewis Carroll\u2019s classic story, created in association with Royal Mail. Alice\u2019s adventures are bought to life in this special three-dimensional cut-paper book, presented in a charming slipcase. The book unfolds to reveal 10 of the most famous moments in the classic story, from Alice falling down the Rabbit hole, to the Mad-Hatters tea party. The beautiful illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith were specially commissioned by Royal Mail for a set of commemorative stamps and this innovative version of the classic tale makes an irresistible gift.<\/p>\n

Stamp Art<\/span>
\nSet in a black box frame, these beautifully illustrated Alice in Wonderland Stamps make a great addition to the wall. Handmade for Royal Mail in the UK. Dimensions: 33x18cm Price: \u00a325.00
\nAdditional Frame – Alice in Wonderland Print and Stamp Price: \u00a345 (TBC)<\/p>\n

Medal Cover \u2013 Issue Date 5th March 2015<\/span>
\nPrice \u00a3TBC, Code TBC\u2028, Visual not yet available \u2013 this is for information only.\u2028The Alice in Wonderland medal cover is issued on 5 March 2015, in time for World Book Day, includes the Alice in Wonderland special stamps and a specially designed Royal Mint medal. The insert features key characters from the story as portrayed by notable illustrators over the past 150 years, all set within a beautifully conceived paper cut-out illustrations by Rebecca Sutherland. The medal cover has been designed by Interabang and written by Lewis Carroll expert Selwyn Goodacre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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