Queen Elizabeth II : a portrait in stamps by Sweet, Fay, British Library; Great Britain. Royal Mail instant download

Queen Elizabeth II : a portrait in stamps by Sweet, Fay, British Library; Great Britain. Royal Mail instant download

128 pages : 24 x 26 cm, \"Since her accession to the throne in 1952, the Queen's image on UK stamps has become one of the most familiar and reproduced icons of all time. This beautiful and fascinating book illustrates the reign of Her Majesty as celebrated on Britain's stamps.\" \"Lavishly illustrated with more than 250 images, Queen Elizabeth II: A Portrait in Stamps features every design of UK 'special stamps' issued for royal occasions as well as stamps designed by members of the royal family. The past half century has seen unprecedented changes in public access to the monarchy, press freedoms and how the royal family is portrayed, which have been reflected in the stamps. This book also explores the design of the stamps themselves: how this visual medium has evolved over the past 50 years, and the elaborate and skilful processes that lie behind the creation of stamp issues (every one of which is approved by the Queen).\" \"Ever since 1840, when Queen Victoria appeared on the first stamp, Britain has led the way in stamp design and innovation. As well as commemorating important national events and anniversaries, Britain's stamps provide an unparalleled visual record of the monarch's life and times. Illustrated from the two great philatelic collections of The British Library and Royal Mail, this book is an essential read for anyone with an interest in the monarchy, in design, or in stamps.\"--BOOK JACKET, A new Elizabethan era -- White heat of technology -- A silver decade -- Weddings and renewal -- Decade 'horribilis' -- A new century