Anguilla 1986 stamps Space Halley´s Comet complete set MNH
That’s a popular one from the British Commonwealth! You are looking for the stamp issue from Anguilla commemorating the 1986 return of Halley’s Comet.
Anguilla, like many other countries, issued a colorful set to capture the worldwide excitement surrounding the comet and the associated space missions.
🇦🇮 Key Details of the Anguilla 1986 Set
- Country: Anguilla
- Year of Issue: 1986
- Theme: Halley’s Comet, Astronomy, and Space Probes (specifically featuring the Giotto probe and other related historical/scientific imagery).
- Composition: The issue typically consists of two main components:
- A set of 4 individual stamps (4v set).
- An accompanying Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet, MSS) with one or more stamps printed on it.
- Catalogue Numbers (Reference):
- Scott: The set of 4 stamps is listed as Scott #669–672. The Souvenir Sheet is listed as Scott #673.
- Michel: The Souvenir Sheet is listed as Block 67.
🎨 What’s Depicted
The stamps in the set often showcase various historical and modern elements, such as:
- The comet itself and its appearance over the Anguillan landscape.
- Historical astronomers (like Hevelius).
- Space probes like the ESA’s Giotto mission.
- Ancient observatories (like a Mayan Temple Observatory).
💸 Collectibility and Market Value
As with the other 1986 Halley’s Comet issues, this Anguilla set is a widely collected thematic issue and is very affordable.
