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.
Magnificent - much better than anticipated. Too many choices!
ReplyDeleteStunning collection, really beautiful artwork - I'll definitely be using these. Just a shame RM didn't issue 50/50 1st & 2nd as they (almost) promised earlier in the year. Nevertheless a great issue
ReplyDeleteA nice set - I especially like the Miniature Sheet. Shame I won't be purchasing as I hardly see the point in using a 1st Class stamp considering their price. Why are these sets all 1st Class now? Did I miss something? Have RM promised to adhere to 50/50 sets moving forward, per above comments?
ReplyDeleteUnlikely that RM will do mixed sets 50/50-too much money to make out of making them all 1st class unfortunately, I think the letter they sent to customers was a bit of a red herring as I think we all knew that the sets would be predominately 1st class as the revenue will be higher for them
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that many of these so far issued would have been printed before that announcement - although you are probably correct.
DeleteThis is a nice set, love the stamps on the miniature sheet. I'm hoping the Peanuts collection uses the same idea which makes the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts with Snoopy and the rest of the gang.
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