United Kingdom, 28.02.2008
Printer: Cartor Security Printing
Process: lithography
Size: 27.00 mm x 27.00 mm
Sheet layout: 25/50 Stamps
1st Class – Henry IV (1399-1413)
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Son of John of Gaunt (himself 4th son of Edward III) – surnamed Bolingbroke from his place of birth. In 1397 supported his cousin Richard II and was created Duke of Hereford. But was banished in 1398, and his estates were forfeit to the crown when his father died in 1399. Returned that year and persuaded Richard II to sign renunciation, crowned king: Richard died (of starvation – or probably murdered) in Pontefract castle. Endemic war with France, Scotland and Wales during his reign. Battle of Shrewsbury (1403) saw defeat of Scots and Welsh. |
1st Class – Henry V (1413-1422)
| Son of Henry IV, born at Monmouth. Succeeded 1413. In 1414 claimed throne of France. In 1415 defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt. Concluded the ‘perpetual peace’ of Troyes with France in 1420, which recognised him as regent and heir to the French throne. Married Catherine of Valois, the French king’s daughter, and died at Vincennes 1422. |
54p – Henry VI (1422-1461 then 1470-1471)
| The only child of Henry V and Catherine: during his minority the French recovered most of France. Married Margaret of Anjou in 1445. Beginning of the ‘Wars of the Roses:’ Henry was captured, restored to the throne, captured again and eventually murdered. Founded both Eton and King’s College Cambridge. |
54p – Edward IV (1461 1470 then 1471-1483)
Face value: 0.54 Son of Richard Duke of York. Led the Yorkists after his father’s defeat and death at the battle of Wakefield (1460). Won the crown at the battle of Towton (1461). But his behaviour (and an unwise marriage to Elizabeth Woodville) upset many of his supporters. He was compelled to flee abroad, but returned in 1471, first beating the Earl of Warwick at the Battle of Barnet and then going on to defeat Margaret of Anjou at Tewkesbury, where her son Edward was killed after the battle. |
69p – Edward V (1483)
Face value: 0.69 On his father’s death he was brought from Ludlow to London, but intercepted at Northampton by his uncle Richard Duke of Gloucester, who shortly afterwards became Protector. Lodged in the Tower with his brother Richard, the Duke of York. Almost certainly murdered, although it is impossible to be certain who was responsible. |
69p – Richard III (1483-1485)
Face value: 0.69 Younger brother of Edward IV. Created Duke of Gloucester after his brother’s accession. Believed to have had a hand in the murder of Lord Edward after the Battle of Tewkesbury. Proclaimed king (having secured both the sons of Edward IV) in 1483. An attempted rising concocted by Richard’s erstwhile supporter the Duke of Buckingham and Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, collapsed, and Buckingham was executed. But in 1485 Henry landed at Milford Haven: Richard met him near Market Bosworth, and was killed in the ensuing battle. Henry became king as Henry VII, starting the Tudor dynasty. | Royalty and heritage ... two of our most popular themes united in one very Special Stamp issue. The Houses of Lancaster and York is the first edition in our exciting new series featuring Kings and Queens.
Acknowledgements
Portraits of Henry IV, Henry V, Edward IV, Edward V and Richard III all by unknown artists © National Portrait Gallery, London; Portrait of Henry VI (1421-71) c.1550 (panel) by English School. C Philip Mould Ltd, London/ The Bridgeman Art Library.
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