Royal Mail intend to introduce a set of Mary Anning stamps. The set of 4 stamps function a portrait of the pioneering palaeontologist and three fossil finds. The stamps have been launched similtaneously a set of prehistoric animal stamps.
The Royal Mail Mary Anning stamps might be bought individually or as a particular presentation set for collectors.
To view Every little thing Dinosaur’s latest article concerning the Royal Mail prehistoric animal stamps: Royal Mail Introduces Prehistoric Animal Stamps.
Ichthyosaurus communis and Different Vital Fossils
One of many stamps illustrating fossil discoveries options Ichthyosaurus communis. This was the primary species inside the Ichthyosaurus genus to be erected (De la Beche and Conybeare, 1822).
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The picture (above) exhibits a typical reproduction of an ichthyosaur. This marine reptile was a glossy and agile predator with a physique form just like that of extant dolphins. The dolphin/ichthyosaur physique morphology is usually cited for example of convergent evolution.
The mannequin is from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World vary.
To view this vary: Fashions of Prehistoric Animals.
From the Decrease Jurassic
The stamps function three prehistoric animals linked to Mary Anning. Ichthyosaurus communis (prime) a whole fossilised juvenile, bought from Mary Anning circa 1835. Dapedium politum a species of ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) collected by Mary Anning circa 1829 (center). Plesiosaurus macrocephalus (backside), a near-complete, articulated juvenile collected by Mary Anning in 1830.
A Portrait of Mary Anning
The set of stamps additionally features a portrait of Mary Anning. The date of the portray stays unknown, nevertheless it has been prompt that it was painted earlier than 1842. It’s housed on the Pure Historical past Museum (London). Sadly, the identify of the artist who created this portrait of Mary in her finest garments was not recorded.
A spokesperson from Every little thing Dinosaur commented:
“It’s great to see Royal Mail recognising the contribution to palaeontology and geology by Mary Anning. We hope these lovely Mary Anning stamps and the presentation set will spark an curiosity within the Earth sciences.”
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