The British Antarctic Territory issued a full set of postage stamps in 1986 commemorating the appearance of Halley’s Comet. This set consists of 4 stamps and is catalogued as SG 147-150 and Scott 129-132. The stamps are available in mint never hinged (MNH) or unmounted mint (UMM/MUH) condition.
Key details about the 1986 British Antarctic Territory Halley’s Comet set:
- Year of issue: 1986
- Number of stamps: 4
- Catalogue numbers: SG 147-150, Scott 129-132
- Condition: Fine Mint, MNH or UMM available
- Theme: Commemorating the appearance of Halley’s Comet
- Price range: Typically around £1.50 to £5 depending on seller and condition
The designs include significant imagery related to Halley’s Comet, including possibly portraits of Edmond Halley and related Antarctic research stations.
This set is widely collected among thematic and space-related stamp enthusiasts and offers good quality British Commonwealth Antarctic Territory stamps from the mid-1980s.
