Philately has never been particularly rock ‘n’ roll, but things are set to change.
Pennie Smith’s London Calling cover shot is to be honoured with an appearance on a first class stamp being issued by The Royal Mail on 7 January 2010.
The iconic London Calling cover photograph has the accolade of being chosen by Q magazine as the best rock ‘n’ roll photograph of all time, and Pennie offers it as a signed handmade silver gelatin print, signed on the front under the image area.
Buy one and we’ll throw in a stamp!
Interestingly, the original cover artwork by Ray Lowry has just fetched £72,000 at auction – here’s what it looked like
A fascinating piece of history!
