Creepy crawlies or misunderstood beauties? Royal Mail unveils stunning set of spider stamps (and they make your post look like it’s infested!)

Arachnophobes may soon drop their post in horror as the Royal Mail has revealed new stamps featuring UK spiders.  Ten of the web-weaving wonders found on British shores feature in the collection, including the cucumber spider, so called for its light green abdomen. There’s also the ladybird spider, named after …

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Royal Mail launches new stamps celebrating the UK’s spiders

These 10 stamps feature original illustrations of the insects which include the Sand Bear Spider, Cucumber Spider and Candy-striped Spider. Previously butterflies, bees and bugs have been illustrated on stamps. The stamps and a range of collectable products are available to pre-order from today on the Royal Mail website. Announced today! ‘Spiders’ Stamps & Collectibles featuring 10 …

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Spiders in the spotlight on new Royal Mail stamps

Royal Mail has revealed images of a set of 10 new stamps featuring original illustrations of spiders found in the UK. Previously butterflies, bees and bugs have been illustrated on stamps. Featured on the new stamps are the: Sand Bear Spider; Cucumber Spider; Woodland Jumping Spider; Four-spotted Orbweb Spider; Spider …

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Royal Mail launches new stamps celebrating the UK’s spiders

These 10 stamps feature original illustrations of the insects which include the Sand Bear Spider, Cucumber Spider and Candy-striped Spider. Previously butterflies, bees and bugs have been illustrated on stamps. The stamps and a range of collectable products are available to pre-order from today on the Royal Mail website. Announced today! ‘Spiders’ Stamps & Collectibles featuring 10 …

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Royal Mail launches new stamp collection celebrating spiders in the UK

A new collection of stamps from the Royal Mail has been revealed, which celebrates spiders found within the UK. These 10 stamps feature original illustrations of the insects which include the Sand Bear Spider, Cucumber Spider and Candy-striped Spider. Previously butterflies, bees and bugs have been illustrated on stamps. The stamps and a range of collectable products …

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Spiders in the spotlight on new Royal Mail stamps

Royal Mail has revealed images of a set of 10 new stamps featuring original illustrations of spiders found in the UK. Previously butterflies, bees and bugs have been illustrated on stamps. Featured on the new stamps are the: Sand Bear Spider; Cucumber Spider; Woodland Jumping Spider; Four-spotted Orbweb Spider; Spider …

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Royal Mail reveals 10 ‘fang-tastic’ spider stamps

The Sand Bear Spider: This species is found in a small number of sand dune sites across the coasts of the UK. The Cucumber Spider: These are a cucumber green with a red mark on their abdomens. The Woodland Jumping Spider: These are nicknamed ‘eight-legged cats’ thanks to their ability …

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Spiders in the spotlight on new Royal Mail stamps

Royal Mail has revealed images of a set of 10 new stamps featuring original illustrations of spiders found in the UK. Previously butterflies, bees and bugs have been illustrated on stamps. Featured on the new stamps are the: Sand Bear Spider; Cucumber Spider; Woodland Jumping Spider; Four-spotted Orbweb Spider; Spider …

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