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King Charles III: A New Reign stamp series

Contributed by Florian Hardwig on May 6th, 2023. Artwork published in
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The Coronation: representing the monarchy, continuity, longevity, heritage, and tradition
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The Coronation: representing the monarchy, continuity, longevity, heritage, and tradition

Toshi Omagari writes:

Excited to spot Albertus Nova being used for the coronation stamps!

Albertus was designed by Berthold Wolpe, a Jewish German immigrant, and has become one of the quintessential British typefaces. And the revival, Albertus Nova, was designed by a Japanese one (myself). Proud to be part of the British design tradition!

From Royal Mail:

A commemorative stamp issue marking the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

Four new Miniature Sheet stamps featuring wood engravings by British artist Andrew Davidson. The background design depicts intermingling foliage symbolising the UK’s four nations: the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.

The stamps were designed by Atelier Works and printed by Cartor Security Printers. See also Abbey Bamford’s article for Design Week.

Diversity and Community: reflecting a multi-faith community, cohesion and the people of modern Britain
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Diversity and Community: reflecting a multi-faith community, cohesion and the people of modern Britain

The Commonwealth: depicting an outward-looking Britain, global trade, cooperation, democracy and peace
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The Commonwealth: depicting an outward-looking Britain, global trade, cooperation, democracy and peace

Sustainability and Biodiversity: highlighting the importance of conservation, biodiversity and a society that works with nature
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Sustainability and Biodiversity: highlighting the importance of conservation, biodiversity and a society that works with nature

Miniature sheet
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1 Comment on “King Charles III: A New Reign stamp series

  1. Albertus Nova was also used for the coronation ceremony.

    Toby Wolpe, son of Berthold, wonders:

    At today’s coronation on Admiralty Arch, surely one of the largest ever point sizes of the Albertus typeface?

    Toshi comments:

    My Albertus Nova welcoming King Charles III and in great company with Jony Ive’s emblem. Happy & Glorious indeed.

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