New Issue for GB Royal Mail sparked my interest

Hello, I thought I would write about the Royalty and Heritage issue from Royal Mail

There is a lot to write about.So you thought the Great Britain stamps were special.. maybe.. but have a look at the Barbuda stamp, issued for the English Monarchs series in 1970 -71 I believe.

Interesting similarity for the image of Henry IV . A little bit of artistic touch up and colouring, shall we say, to the Royal Mail issue.Actually, not surprising as the image comes from a picture in Cassell's "History of England. Arrgghh .. is nothing original anymore. (see below).

Even Royal Mail have "copied" ha ha . Also, have you noted the dates on the stamp(s) 1399 - 1413. Did anyone think what these dates were.. Not the King's life as is often the nomenclature ( is that the right use of the word... you know what I mean) when quoting dates on stamps for a person. These are the dates of the reign of the King. Now be honest, did you know that

Enjoy your stamps.. Michael

February Newsletter Issued

I have published the February Newsletter. If you are a member and did not get your copy please email me at michaelatipda@gmail.com

I had 8 email address rejects... but sometimes I have found people still received their copy.

If you are thinking of joining the IPDA, write to me and I'll send a you a copy of the past two Newsletters..

If you are not thinking of joining the IPDA, write to me and tell me why ........ you should be :-)

best wishes.. enjoy your stamps and internet selling success to you all.

Michael, IPDA Director and Publicity Officer.