1981 Royal Wedding 9-Sheetlet Collection - Cook Islands Surtax, Lesotho, Nevis & Guernsey - MNH

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) / Unmounted Mint.

• Notable Items:

• Cook Islands (2 Sheets): Includes the "Surtax for the Benefit of Disabled People" overprints.

• Lesotho: Large, ornate decorative sheet featuring the couple in a heart-shaped frame.

• Guernsey (Bailiwick): Grey-bordered sheetlet featuring family portraits and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

• Nevis & Kiribati: Full House of Questa sheetlets (bottom) featuring maritime themes.

• Uganda & Caicos Islands: Classic ornate "Lace Frame" omnibus designs.

• Themes: British Royalty, Commonwealth History, Social Philately (Charity Stamps).

Notable Highlights in this Lot

• Cook Islands "Surtax" (Center): These are the most philatelically significant items in the lot. Notice the wording "Surtax for the Benefit of Disabled People." These were issued specifically to support the 1981 International Year of Disabled Persons.

• Lesotho (Top Right): This is one of the most visually striking designs of the 1981 series. The bright gold and floral background is a favorite for thematic "Art on Stamps" collectors.

• Guernsey / Bailiwick (Center Right): Unlike the Caribbean issues, this sheet focuses on the broader Royal Family, featuring the Queen, Prince Philip, and other members alongside the couple.

• Nevis & Kiribati (Bottom): These use the "House of Questa" layout. They are particularly popular with "Maritime" collectors because of the detailed illustrations of the Royal Yacht Britannia on each stamp.