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Bringing the Ashes back – 1st Class

This triumphant stamp features teammates Andrew Strauss, Kevin Pietersen, and captain Michael Vaughan holding the trophy. The stamp captures the pure elation of the moment and you can almost hear the cheers when you look at it.

The Tension Mounts – 1st Class

They say a picture can tell a thousand words. Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff star on this 1st class stamp, captured in a moment of pure joy.

Action Shot - 68p

In this dramatic in-motion shot we see the pragmatic and inventive captain, Michael Vaughan, bat in hand, running for England.

Crucial moment – 68p

Will he, won’t he? These are the moments cricket was made for. Here we see bowler Ashley Giles, and Marcus Trescothick , arm outstretched, trying to change the course of cricket history.
Issue: United Kingdom, 6 October 2005

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Stamps United Kingdom
Postage stamps 2005