Lick and let die: James Bond stars on his own set of postage stamps


Lick and let die: James Bond stars on his own set of postage stamps to mark the release of the spy’s 25th outing

  • Royal Mail produce special spy stamps ahead of release of new James Bond film which is the 25th in the series
  • The Bond stamps even have secret features on them which can only be revealed using a special UV light
  • Faces of the six James Bond actors including Daniel Craig, Sean Connery, and Roger Moore are on the stamps
  • The historical collection is available from today in time for new film No Time To Die, which comes out in April

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A new set of historical film stamps have been released by the Royal Mail to mark the release of the 25th Bond film No Time To Die.

The ten stamps feature the six actors who have played 007, as well as some of the most well-known modes of transport used in the films.

In true Bond spy-like style, the stamps also include hidden features which can be revealed when using a UV light.

James Bond, played by Daniel Craig in 2012's Skyfall, is pictured above on one of the stamps with an Aston Martin DB5 which featured in the film. The ten stamps feature the six actors who have played 007

James Bond, played by Daniel Craig in 2012’s Skyfall, is pictured above on one of the stamps with an Aston Martin DB5 which featured in the film. The ten stamps feature the six actors who have played 007

The six different Bond actors down the decades have been given their own face stamp.

Daniel Craig is playing the spy in No Time To Die, and has also played him in 2012’s Skyfall and Casino Royale, which came out in 2006. 

Pierce Brosnan was 007’s actor in 1995’s GoldenEye, while Timothy Dalton took the lead role in 1987’s The Living Daylights. 

Roger Moore played Bond in Live And Let Die, 1973, while George Lazenby played him On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Sean Connery played the spy for 1964’s Goldfinger. 

Iconic devices depicted on the stamps include the Lotus Esprit S1 Submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Little Nellie, the autogyro from You Only Live Twice (1967) the Bell-Textron Jet Pack from Thunderball (1965) and the Aston Martin DB5, as seen in Skyfall (2012).

Royal Mail spokesman Philip Parker said: ‘James Bond is a British icon, recognised throughout the world for decades. It’s fitting our new stamps celebrate the six Bonds with stylish and evocative designs.’ 

The stamps will be available today ahead of the new Bond film, No Time To Die, which will be released in April.

The Bell-Textron Jet Pack is pictured above in 1965's Thunderball. Some of the most well-known modes of transport used in the films, including the Jet Pack, are used on the stamps

The Bell-Textron Jet Pack is pictured above in 1965's Thunderball. Some of the most well-known modes of transport used in the films, including the Jet Pack, are used on the stamps

The Bell-Textron Jet Pack is pictured above in 1965’s Thunderball. Some of the most well-known modes of transport used in the films, including the Jet Pack, are used on the stamps

The Lotus Esprit S1 Submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) also gets its own stamp. The design has become a Bond icon after 40 years

The Lotus Esprit S1 Submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) also gets its own stamp. The design has become a Bond icon after 40 years

The Lotus Esprit S1 Submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) also gets its own stamp. The design has become a Bond icon after 40 years

Daniel Craig played Bond in Casino Royale, which was released in 2006. Daniel Craig is playing the spy in No Time To Die, and has also played Bond in 2012's Skyfall

Daniel Craig played Bond in Casino Royale, which was released in 2006. Daniel Craig is playing the spy in No Time To Die, and has also played Bond in 2012's Skyfall

Daniel Craig played Bond in Casino Royale, which was released in 2006. Daniel Craig is playing the spy in No Time To Die, and has also played Bond in 2012’s Skyfall

Sean Connery played Bond in Goldfinger, which was released in 1964. The Royal Mail said their stamps 'celebrate the six Bonds with stylish and evocative designs'

Sean Connery played Bond in Goldfinger, which was released in 1964. The Royal Mail said their stamps 'celebrate the six Bonds with stylish and evocative designs'

Sean Connery played Bond in Goldfinger, which was released in 1964. The Royal Mail said their stamps ‘celebrate the six Bonds with stylish and evocative designs’

Pierce Brosnan played Bond in GoldenEye, which was released in 1995. The six different Bond actors down the decades have been given their own face stamp

Pierce Brosnan played Bond in GoldenEye, which was released in 1995. The six different Bond actors down the decades have been given their own face stamp

Pierce Brosnan played Bond in GoldenEye, which was released in 1995. The six different Bond actors down the decades have been given their own face stamp

George Lazenby played Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service released in 1969. In true Bond spy-like style, the stamps include hidden features which can be revealed when using a UV light

George Lazenby played Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service released in 1969. In true Bond spy-like style, the stamps include hidden features which can be revealed when using a UV light

George Lazenby played Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service released in 1969. In true Bond spy-like style, the stamps include hidden features which can be revealed when using a UV light

Roger Moore played Bond in Live And Let Die, which was released in 1973. The stamps will be available from today ahead of a new Bond film which is on release from April

Roger Moore played Bond in Live And Let Die, which was released in 1973. The stamps will be available from today ahead of a new Bond film which is on release from April

Roger Moore played Bond in Live And Let Die, which was released in 1973. The stamps will be available from today ahead of a new Bond film which is on release from April

Vehicles seen on the stamps include Little Nellie, above, the autogyro from You Only Live Twice (1967). The new set of historical film stamps is being released by the Royal Mail to mark the release of the 25th Bond film No Time To Die

Vehicles seen on the stamps include Little Nellie, above, the autogyro from You Only Live Twice (1967). The new set of historical film stamps is being released by the Royal Mail to mark the release of the 25th Bond film No Time To Die

Vehicles seen on the stamps include Little Nellie, above, the autogyro from You Only Live Twice (1967). The new set of historical film stamps is being released by the Royal Mail to mark the release of the 25th Bond film No Time To Die