Tuvalu – Scott #s 259-62, hinged

Description

Tuvalu Scott #259–262 (1984) — “Leaders of the World: Cricket Legends” — Unused, Hinged

Issued in 1984 by the Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau, this four-stamp set from the “Leaders of the World” series honors great figures in the history of cricket, featuring portraits and action scenes of early 20th-century English players. Each design pairs a detailed portrait with an in-play depiction, rendered in warm vintage tones.

The featured cricketers are:

• 5¢ — A. Shrewsbury

• 30¢ — H. Verity

• 50¢ — E. H. Hendren

• 60¢ — J. Briggs

Each stamp bears the Tuvalu coat of arms and the “Leaders of the World” header, marking the nation’s popular 1980s export series aimed at collectors of international sports and Commonwealth heritage.

Condition: Unused, Hinged (LH).
Scott Catalog Numbers: #259–262.
Issued: 1984.
Theme: Sports / Cricket / Leaders of the World / British Commonwealth.