Gibraltar 2011 Official Complete Year Pack – MNH – Royal Wedding & Spitfire 75th Anniversary*
Condition: Pristine Mint / Unused in official Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau presentation folder.
• Key Highlights: * Royalty: Complete William & Kate Royal Wedding commemorative sheets.
• Aviation: Spitfire 75th Anniversary specialized series.
• Wildlife: Barbary Macaques and Endangered Animals sets.
• History: 125 Years of Gibraltar Stamps and 1300th Anniversary of Tariq ibn Ziyad.
• Note for Collectors: "A comprehensive 2011 library containing every stamp and miniature sheet in original clear mounts. Essential for collectors of British Royalty and WWII aviation history."
Notable Contents & Highlights
This volume is particularly packed with "Thematic" favorites:
• Royal Wedding (Prince William & Catherine Middleton): One of the year's most sought-after issues, featuring several miniature sheets and stamps celebrating the April 2011 wedding.
• 125th Anniversary of Gibraltar Stamps: A "Stamp on Stamp" series celebrating the history of the postal service on the Rock.
• Spitfire 75th Anniversary: A highly collectible set for military and aviation enthusiasts featuring the iconic WWII aircraft.
• Barbary Macaques: As hinted on the cover, 2011 featured a dedicated wildlife series on Gibraltar's most famous residents.
• 1300th Anniversary of Tariq ibn Ziyad: Commemorating the 711 AD arrival of the general who gave Gibraltar its name (Jabal Ṭāriq).
• Europa 2011 – Forests: The annual European competition issue, focusing on the ecology of the Mediterranean region.