Winnie-the-Pooh UK stampsUK's Royal Mail has issued a set of 10 postage stamps to honor Winnie-the-Pooh, the hunny-loving bear created by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin in 1926.

The collection of 10 Royal Mail Special Stamps are based on E.H. Shepard's original illustrations from the Pooh stories, 'Winnie-the-Pooh', 'The House at Pooh Corner' and the book of verse, 'Now we are Six.'
The stamps feature Pooh as well as his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, Owl and Tigger.

Philip Parker, Royal Mail Stamps spokesperson, said: "At nearly 90 years old Winnie-the-Pooh is looking incredibly good for his age, thanks to the imaginative writing of A.A. Milne and the timeless illustrations of E.H. Shepard. We’re delighted that through this wonderful collection we will bring a new adventure for Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends as they travel on letters to millions of homes across the UK and beyond."

Disney’s new full length animated feature film starring Winnie-the-Pooh and friends will bring back the original storytelling and art style essence of this beloved character in April 2011. The film re-tells the stories from the original books and is set to delight families across the world.

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