Its one of the most iconic schools in British literary history, and now the legendary crests of Hogwarts, setting of JK Rowlings Harry Potter series, and the schools four houses are set to be immortalised on Royal Mail Smilers® stamps.
Available from 17 July 2007, fans of the classic series will be able to combine their own photo with a choice of crest from Hogwarts and its four famous houses. These feature Harrys own house and bastion of integrity Gryffindor, as well as Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and the occasionally nefarious Slytherin.
Issued just ahead of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter book, Royal Mail is proud to commemorate and celebrate a true British literary phenomenon with these exciting Smilers® stamps.
Julietta Edgar, Head of Special Stamps, Royal Mail, said: Royal Mail recognises the enormous popularity and impact of JK Rowlings Harry Potter series, and were delighted to celebrate this through these Smilers® stamps - a great way to add a little magic to your mail!
Smilers® allow you to personalise your post by combining one of your own photos with a Royal Mail stamp guaranteed to make your card or letter stand out from the rest! Smilers® are available in sheets of 20 First Class stamps for £14.95 including postage and packing.
To find out more about Harry Potter Smilers® as well as other designs from the Smilers® range, pick up a leaflet from any Post Office® branch, telephone 0845 074 2000 or go to: www.royalmail.com/smilers.
Theres also magic afoot on special souvenir Smilers® sheets of 20 Hogwarts house stamps with labels featuring spells from the Harry Potter books. These are printed with heat sensitive ink, and the spell is revealed when the label is touched. These special sheets are available, price £7.35, at main Post Office® branches and can also be ordered by telephoning 0845 074 2000 or via www.royalmail.com.
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