Description
From the skilled hand of prolific stamp designer, Gyula Vasarhelyi, comes this mint, never hinged 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Cat Stamp Set. It includes 4 different stamp pairs, each featuring 2 different breeds of cats. Known for his paintings’ exacting details, Gyula Vasarhelyi was honored by these stamp pairs issued as part of Nanumea’s Leaders of the World stamp series. Nanumea is a small atoll, or coral island, and part of the nation of Tuvalu with a population of less than 600 people. This special set of collectible stamps is perfect for the beginning stamp collector with a passion for research.
The following stamps are included as 4 pairs:
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #29a – 5 Cent American Short-Hair Cat
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #29b – 5 Cent Turkish Angora Cat
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #30a – 30 Cent Korat Cat
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #30b – 30 Cent American Maine Coon Cat
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #31a – 50 Cent Himalayan Cat
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #31b – 50 Cent Shaded Cameo Cat
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #32a – $1 Long-Haired Ginger Kitten
- 1985 Tuvalu-Nanumea Stamp #32b – $1 Siamese Seal Point Cat
