Alderney devoted a stamp issue to ‘The Life of Beatrix Potter’
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Beatrix Potter is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. She wrote and illustrated many wonderful books with unique animal characters full of personality such as Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Jemima Puddleduck.
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published August 10th, 2013
150th Anniversary of the Death of Giuseppe Gioachino Belli!!
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Giuseppe Gioachino Belli was born in Rome on 7 September
1791. He was a very gifted writer, even at a young age.
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Timeless Jane Austen Works to become the pride of Royal Mail!
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Jane Austen, the author behind timeless works such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Emma, is to have her work celebrated on a set of Royal Mail Special Stamps.
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published February 3rd, 2013
Centenary of the death of Bram Stoker – Stamp Issue
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An Post issued two stamps to mark the centenary of the death of Bram Stoker, author of one of the world’s most renowned horror novels, Dracula.
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published October 9th, 2012
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Janosch – Stamp Issue
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Turning the pages of one of the many children’s books by author and illustrator Janosch opens the door to an exciting world full of
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published August 8th, 2012