Sherlock Holmes in Stamps

During the last 150 years, the image of Sherlock Holmes with deerstalker and magnifying glass has become a potent symbol, instantly recognizable the world over. Nearly a dozen countries have printed postage stamps representing the Great Detective, his constant companion Dr. Watson, or images from the stories they have appeared in together. See "The Philatelic Sherlock Holmes," by Steve Trussell, at
www.trussel.com/detfic/sholmes.htm for more information.

First sold on May 13, 1997, this British stamp representing the Hound of the Baskervilles shows the flames dancing around his eyes and jaws as triangular white shapes.

Another British stamp commemorating Hound (October 13, 1993), appears with a selection of pictures from other stories. In each picture, a letter of the name "Doyle" can be found, not in order. Be warned--the letters are very small. You might need your magnifying glass.