Tuvalu-Nanumaga, 1985Classic LocomotivesSet of 8 Mint Stamps

Issued by Tuvalu-Nanumaga on Apr. 3, 1985, this attractively designed set of eight mint stamps (4 pairs) features classic locomotives from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia (Nanumaga is one of the Tuvalu islands; Tuvalu is an independent state in the British Commonwealth; formerly Ellice Islands). Each locomotive is represented by a pair of stamps- the top stamp provides side and front graphic views and the bottom stamp shows an artistic action scene. The name of the depicted locomotive is inscribed on each stamp. This set has a retail value of $3.70 (Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 6).

The actual size of each mint stamp pair is 60mm x 40mm.