Liechtenstein 1983 & 1986 Commemorative Stamp Sheets – Prince Franz Josef II 80th Birthday & Princely Carriage Collection – (LOT H2801)

Description of the Sheets

1. Top Sheet: 80th Birthday of Prince Franz Josef II

• Issued: 1986.

• Details: This sheet commemorates the 80th Birthday of the Prince (16 August 1986). It features a formal portrait of him in a suit, sitting in a velvet chair.

• Philatelic Info: Sheet of 8 stamps, 3.50 Franc denomination.

2. Bottom Right Sheet: Princely Treasures – The Golden Carriage

• Issued: 1983.

• Details: Part of a series highlighting the "Princely Collections" (Fürstliche Sammlungen). This specific sheet shows a magnificent Golden Carriage (Prunkwagen) from the Baroque period.

• Philatelic Info: Sheet of 8 stamps, 1.10 Franc denomination.

3. Bottom Left Sheet: Princely Treasures – The Dark Horse

• Issued: 1983.

• Details: A companion to the carriage sheet, focusing on the horses of the princely stables.

• Philatelic Info: Sheet of 8 stamps, 0.80 Franc denomination.

• Publisher: Fürstentum Liechtenstein (Austrian State Printing House/Österreichische Staatsdruckerei).

• Themes: Royalty, Horses, Baroque Carriages, Historical Anniversaries.

• Condition: CTO (Cancelled-to-Order) with crisp, clean Vaduz postmarks. The sheets appear unfolded and "Fresh," with no signs of yellowing or corner damage.

• Significance: These reflect the peak of Liechtenstein’s "Golden Age" of stamp design, known for intricate borders and gold-foil-style printing.