Grenada year 1986 Halley´s Comet stamps MNH set
That’s another excellent choice from the 1986 Halley’s Comet stamp wave! Like Malawi, Grenada issued stamps to commemorate the event, but Grenada’s output was slightly more complex due to issues also being released for Grenada-Grenadines.
Here is a breakdown of the Grenada and Grenada-Grenadines 1986 Halley’s Comet issues:
🇬🇩 Grenada’s 1986 Halley’s Comet Issues
Grenada released at least two distinct issues related to the comet in 1986:
1. Main Stamp Set
- Composition: A set of four commemorative stamps.
- Catalogue Numbers (Scott): #1366-1369 (This is the standard set for Grenada itself).
- Subjects: The designs typically depict astronomical objects, observatories, or historical figures related to the comet’s study, similar to the Malawi issue.
2. Souvenir Sheets and Overprints
Grenada often produced souvenir sheets (miniature sheets) and sometimes overprinted versions of the stamps, which can be found by different catalogue numbers:
- Souvenir Sheet: A single stamp (or a block) printed on a larger, decorative sheet.
- Example Scott No.: You may see a Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet) listed around #B156 or #1351.
- “Logo OVPT” (Overprint): Some sets had an additional overprint added to them (e.g., a special logo or text).
- Example Scott No.: #1416-1419
🏝️ Grenada-Grenadines 1986 Halley’s Comet Issue
The Grenadines, which are politically linked to Grenada, also released their own set, often confused with the main Grenada issue:
- Composition: A set of four stamps.
- Catalogue Numbers (Scott): #744-747 (This set is specifically for Grenada-Grenadines).
- Denominations and Subjects (Confirmed Values/Figures):
- 5c Value: Nicolaus Copernicus
- 20c Value: Sputnik
- 40c Value: Tycho Brahe (with his notes and a sketch of the 1577 comet)
- $4 Value: Edmond Halley (with a sketch of the 1682 comet)
- Note: Catalogues often mention known errors or reversals in the captions/figures on some of these stamps.
