- Issue date 29th June 2009
- Three stamps in the series - WG Grace, The MCC and The MCC Ashes Trophy and Urn
- Featuring the artwork of Karen Neale and Christina Pierce
- Released to celebrate the 2009 Ashes series
Description
This mint Miniature Sheet mounted on black card with attractive cover and text was issued by the Isle of Man Post Office to celebrate the 2009 Ashes series.
There are three stamps in the collection, released on 29th June 2009:
W G Grace - The legendary Dr William Gilbert Grace (1848 - 1915) was the outstanding English all-round amateur cricketer of his day - who captained England and Gloucestershire.
The MCC - MCC was founded in 1787 at a time when cricket was considered a sport for the elite. Lord's cricket ground, the home of The MCC is depicted on the third stamp in a vibrant painting by Karen Neale.
The MCC Ashes Trophy and Urn - Both the Waterford crystal trophy and the world famous Ashes urn are shown on the second stamp - the terms 'Ashes' was first used after England lost to Australia for the first time on home soil at The Oval in August 1882.
