This issue celebrates the legend of Robin Hood. The set of ten 1st class stamps has been illustrated exclusively for Royal Mail and features parts of the Robin Hood story: Robin Hood is declared an outlaw; Robin Hood meets Little John; Friar Tuck carries Robin Hood; Robin Hood robs the rich; Robin Hood wins the archery contest; Robin Hood captures the sheriff; Robin Hood helps Maid Marian; Robin Hood and Maid Marian marry; King Richard III removes his disguise and Robin Hood shoots his last arrow.
The BS set comprises of ten covers that each bear appropriate handstamps.
