Geronimo Stilton Featured in New Europe 2010: Books for Kids
Stamp Collection Issued by Poste Italiane

Italy’s most famous mouse, Geronimo Stilton – head of a veritable media empire, erudite mouse, and klutz extraordinaire – is being honored with a postage stamp; it was announced by Atlantyca Entertainment Licensing Director, Maria Giovanna Gurrieri Poste Italiane will issue the Geronimo Stilton stamp as part of the new Europe 2010: Books for Kids celebratory stamp collection, inaugurated by the release of the official cancellation stamp on May 7, 2010, the "postal marking" signifying the date and posting location of the first date of issue. In addition to individual € 0.65 stamps, Geronimo Stilton’s image will be featured on new philatelic products issued by Poste Italiane including:

• € 32.50 Sheet of 50 Stamps
• € 1.05 Geronimo Stilton Card
• € 0.52 Geronimo Stilton Postcard without date stamp
• € 1.17 Geronimo Stilton postcard with date stamp
• € 17 Folder with Card, Postcard and DVD
• € 1.03 Illustrated Bulletin with author articles
• Sheet with technical specs distributed for free to all collectors

At the end of the year, STAMPS OF ITALY, a book containing detailed information and illustrations of all the new stamps issued during 2010, will be released as part of the collection. The entire collection of new stamps and products will be available in post offices and philatelic shops throughout Italy, in Spazio Filatelia in Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples and Trieste, and on the website.

“This latest honor for our quintessential children’s character is testimony to the fact that Geronimo Stilton has earned a permanent position among Italy’s most memorable pop culture icons. We are extremely proud of Geronimo’s latest achievement,” said Gurrieri.