Bermuda 1985 stamps Space Halley´s Comet full set MNH
Bermuda issued a set of stamps in 1985 to commemorate the perihelion appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1986.
☄️ Bermuda 1985 Halley’s Comet Issue
The set consists of four distinct stamps, focusing on the comet’s historical appearances and observations.
| Denomination | Theme/Image Description | Scott Catalog No. | Stanley Gibbons (SG) No. |
| 15c (Cents) | Halley’s Comet, 1985/6 (Bermuda Archipelago view) | 478 | 503 |
| 40c (Cents) | Halley’s Comet, A.D. 684 (As recorded in the Nuremberg Chronicles 1493) | 479 | 504 |
| 50c (Cents) | Halley’s Comet, 1531 (From a woodcut by Peter Apian, 1532) | 480 | 505 |
| $1.50 (Dollar) | Halley’s Comet, 1759 (Detail from a painting by Samuel Scott) | 481 | 506 |
Series Details
- Date of Issue: November 21, 1985
- Set Size: 4 stamps
- Theme: The stamps brilliantly connect the modern appearance of the comet with its significant historical sightings, using centuries-old artistic and written records.
- Catalog Codes: The set is generally referenced as Scott #478-481 and Stanley Gibbons #503-506.
This issue is a prized part of the comprehensive worldwide collection of Halley’s Comet stamps released around 1985-1986.
