I started The Bedside, Bathtub, and Armchair Companion to Jane Austen last week. I've read a chapter here and there, learning new things about one of my favorite authors. Today I was reading about Mansfield Park (my least favorite of Austen's books--I just can't stand those dang Crawfords!) and there was an image of a stamp included in the book plot summery. It depicts Mary and Henry Crawford (curses!) and the cost is 13p (13 pence). Naturally, my curiosity was peaked and I did some Google-ing. There are four Austen stamps and dozens more of other authors I adore. Some just have the author's face or bust, but others have scenes from their works or a combination of the author's image and a scene.
I think I will print them and put them in lovely frames. They would look wonderful in a library or study. When I live somewhere that has either, I will immediately hang them on the wall.
I think I will print them and put them in lovely frames. They would look wonderful in a library or study. When I live somewhere that has either, I will immediately hang them on the wall.
Charlotte and Emily Bronte.
These are scenes from Jane Eyre.
These are scenes from Lord of the Rings.
Check out these sites when you get a chance.
Maybe I should start collecting stamps. I think I did try to start a collection when I was younger but I got bored after a couple days. I wanted to spend my money on gum, not stamps. I guess it's never too late to start one. I'd love to have the actual Austen and Bronte stamps though. This post is a little all over the place (literally) but I had no idea these stamps existed and now I've found some inexpensive artwork.
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