This year marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of C.S Lewis’ timeless classic ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’, part of the classic fantasy series ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. The series is set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. It narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the Narnian world.
The Chronicles of Narnia is considered a classic of children's literature and is Lewis's best-selling work, having sold 120 million copies in 47 languages. The series has also been adapted for radio, television, the stage, film, and video games.
The set of 8 x 1st Class stamps are illustrated by Keith Robinson, a British illustrator of children and young adult books, who was commissioned especially for this stamp issue.
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| Chronicles of Narnia set of 8 x 1st class stamps issued 22 May 2025. |
Designs: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; The Horse and His Boy; The Magician’s Nephew; The Last Battle.
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| The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe miniature sheet of 4 x 1st class stamps issued 22 May 2025. |
The Minisheet features 4 x 1st Class Stamps with original illustrations by Pauline Baynes:
Mr Beaver leads the children to his house; The children and the beavers call for Edmund; The White Witch takes Edmund captive; The battle between Aslan and the White Witch.
Technical Details
The stamps and miniature sheet are designed by Supple Studio and printed by Cartor Security Printers in litho with conventional gum. The stamps are 41 x 30 mm in two sheets of 48 stamps. The 192 x 74 mm miniature sheet has 60 x 30 mm stamps. Illustrations by Keith Robinson @ 2025 CS Lewis Pte Ltd, and Pauline Baynes.
Collector Sheet
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| Chronicles of Narnia Collector Sheet issued 22 May 2025. |
The collector sheet features the 10 stamps from the stamp set by by Keith Robinson with matched labels featuring original
illustrations by Pauline Baynes.
Note: As is standard, the Collector Sheet is printed on Self-adhesive paper. This is different from the
set of stamps.
Products available
Set of 8 stamps, miniature sheet, first day covers (2), presentation pack, stamp cards, collectors sheet, press sheet of 14 miniature sheets, medal cover, framed products, signed and framed stamp set.
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