Reynolds Stone

Reynolds Stone (1909–1979) was born at Eton and, after a fortnight's tuition from Eric Gill, became a freelance wood engraver in 1934. He designed the Royal Arms for HMSO, the Times masthead and the 1963 Bank of England £5 and £10 notes. His Great Britain output includes 1946 Victory (3d), 1958 Commonwealth Games, 1960 General Letter Office and CEPT, and 1963 Paris Postal Conference (6d).