Jane Austen stamps on 200th anniversary

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

A set of stamps featuring illustrations from Jane Austen novels has been released to mark the 200th anniversary of the writer's masterpiece Pride and Prejudice.
The set includes newly-commissioned artwork depicting scenes from classic books Sense And Sensibility and Mansfield Park.

The six-stamp set is completed by images from the 19th century novelist's other published works: Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

Classics: The six-stamp set features two first class stamps featuring illustrations from Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility

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