The 1988 UK stamp series commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Welsh Bible features four stamps, each honoring key figures involved in the translation and publication of the first complete Bible in Welsh. Issued on March 1, 1988, these stamps highlight the linguistic and cultural significance of the Welsh Bible in the history of the Welsh language and Christianity in Wales.
Stamp Details
18p – William Morgan (1588)
Depicts William Morgan, the translator of the first complete Bible into Welsh, published in 1588. Morgan's translation was pivotal in standardizing the Welsh language and making the scriptures accessible to Welsh speakers. The stamp features a portrait of Morgan and the inscription: "William Morgan. Cyfieithwyd y Beibl Cymraeg cyntaf 1588. Translator of the first complete Bible into the Welsh language 1588."
Depicts William Morgan, the translator of the first complete Bible into Welsh, published in 1588. Morgan's translation was pivotal in standardizing the Welsh language and making the scriptures accessible to Welsh speakers. The stamp features a portrait of Morgan and the inscription: "William Morgan. Cyfieithwyd y Beibl Cymraeg cyntaf 1588. Translator of the first complete Bible into the Welsh language 1588."
26p – William Salesbury (1567)
Honors William Salesbury, who translated the New Testament into Welsh in 1567. His work laid the groundwork for Morgan's later complete translation.
31p – Bishop Richard Parry (1620)
Features Bishop Richard Parry, who, along with Dr. John Davies, revised Morgan's 1588 translation to improve its literary quality and align it more closely with the English Authorized Version. Their revised edition was published in 1620.
34p – Dr. John Davies (1620)
Depicts Dr. John Davies, a scholar and one of the revisers of the Welsh Bible in 1620. His contributions were instrumental in refining the translation and ensuring its accuracy.
Honors William Salesbury, who translated the New Testament into Welsh in 1567. His work laid the groundwork for Morgan's later complete translation.
31p – Bishop Richard Parry (1620)
Features Bishop Richard Parry, who, along with Dr. John Davies, revised Morgan's 1588 translation to improve its literary quality and align it more closely with the English Authorized Version. Their revised edition was published in 1620.
34p – Dr. John Davies (1620)
Depicts Dr. John Davies, a scholar and one of the revisers of the Welsh Bible in 1620. His contributions were instrumental in refining the translation and ensuring its accuracy.
Technical Specifications
Designer: Keith Bowen
Printing Method: Photogravure
Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd
Perforation: 14 x 14½
Paper: Phosphorised
Watermark: None
Dimensions: 35 mm x 37 mm
Print Run: Approximately 32.996 million
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