Guide Dogs to feature on new Royal Mail stamps

Guide Dogs to feature on new Royal Mail stamps

Following the global exploits of James Bond, a guide dog will be seen all over the world from 05 February, appearing on the air mail version (78p) of a new series of Working Dogs in Action stamps. These Working Dogs stamps will proceed the current 007 series, and will be available at post offices and from www.royalmail.com/stamps

All of the images featured on the stamps were captured by renowned animal photographer Tim Flach. The Presentation Pack provides an interesting history on the amazing and conscientious canines that appear on the stamps and explains which breeds are best-suited for particular tasks.

Julietta Edgar, Head of Special Stamps, Royal Mail, said: “It’s easy to forget that there’s a ‘secret army’ of thousands of hardworking dogs who make a real difference to many lives.

“I hope that this issue will help raise the profile of their important work as customers see the dogs on millions of letters and parcels every day.”

(With thanks to: Stamp design c Royal Mail Group Ltd 2008)