2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of the prize-winning children's book 'The Gruffalo' written in rhyming couplets by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. With worldwide sales of over 13 million in 59 editions, it quickly became established as a children's classic.
The Miniature Sheet comprising four stamps - two 1st class (Owl and Mouse) and two £1.55 (Snake and Fox) - with the Gruffalo in the selvedge, carry brand new full colour images commissioned by Royal Mail from illustrator Axel Scheffler.
The Gold 500 cover carries an image of the woodland path with the cave an toadstool framed by a splendid 22ct gold-blocked design together with a Butterfly Walk, Coventry pictorial handstamp. Numbered limited edition of 500.
