On 19th May 2009, Royal Mail released a set of stamps to raise awareness of endangered plants.
Kent Wildlife Trust
As we're based in Folkestone, Kent, we were inspired to support a local cause: Kent Wildlife Trust. The Trust manages over 60 nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife including a range of habitats of extraordinary beauty. It protects rare species of plants and animals.
Only 750 Kent Wildlife Trust first day covers exist worldwide. This is a very small number.
- Postmarked at Maidstone, home of Kent Wildlife Trust
- TEN Royal Mail commemorative stamps
- Photograph of Parkgate Down nature reserve, near Elham in East Kent – taken by Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer, Selwyn Dennis.
- Created by award winning designer, Cath Buckingham
- The unsigned covers have now SOLD OUT
Signed Editions
A limited number have been personally signed by BBC South East weather girl, the gorgeous Kaddy Lee-Preston to raise funds for Kent Wildlife Trust!
These were very popular with the gentleman in our office - Kaddy's photo is on one desk, while another was heard to describe her as "the thinking man's eye candy"!
Raising Awareness, Raising Funds
All the covers are raising awareness of Kent Wildlife Trust and they are also raising funds for them too. Thank you for your support.
This cover is automatically reserved for anyone in our Silver, Gold or Platinum clubs (signed or unsigned, depending on your personal preference).
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Did you miss?
If you love this cover, don't miss our stunning Insects first day cover from 2008. --->
Just click on the picture to find out more
Our Kew Gardens Cover
Have you seen our Kew Gardens 250th Anniversary issue yet? Together with our Insects and Kent Wildlife covers they make a beautiful set for any collection. A small number of this miniature sheet cover are signed by BBC Gardener's World main presenter Toby Buckland. Don't miss out - book yours today!
Quick Facts: Endangered Plants: Kent Wildlife Trust is a First-day Cover Issue date (2009-05-19): 19 May 2009
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