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The Legend of King Arthur

At least fifty films have been made retelling the legend of King Arthur and over centuries the stories have come to symbolise part of British identity. So it seems apt for Britain to recount the legends with a set of ten stamps, which each design featuring an original illustration by artist Jaime Jones depicting key moments in the life of King Arthur.

The five 1st class and five £1.70 stamps show dramatic

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