MINT 1981 Guinness John Ireland "Gentle Art" FULL SET (12) NOS Original Envelope

At the time of this listing, this is the ONLY complete, 'New Old Stock' (NOS) set available for sale worldwide."

"Investment-Grade Rarity: Unlike used or framed sets, this collection has never been handled or exposed to light, making it likely the finest example in existence."

"Market-Unique Opportunity: A truly 'Time-Stilled' set from 1981, preserved in its original manufacturer's shipping envelope."

GEM MINT / NEW OLD STOCK (NOS). This is a "Time Capsule" set. All 12 prints have been stored in their original white board-backed manufacturer’s envelope since 1981. They have never been displayed, framed, or exposed to UV light. Corners are razor-sharp; colors are 100% saturated. This is likely the only unhandled, pristine set remaining in existence.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

You are bidding on a museum-grade, complete 12-print collection of "The Gentle Art of Making Guinness" by renowned artist John Ireland. Originally commissioned for the 1981 Guinness calendar, these folio-sized prints are a whimsical tribute to the "Heath Robinson" style of complex, humorous machinery.WHY THIS SET IS UNIQUE:

While individual prints or faded, framed sets occasionally surface, this is a New Old Stock (NOS) "Folio Edition" set.NEVER REMOVED: These prints have remained in their original protective white envelope for over 45 years.

NO UV FADING: Because they have never seen the light of day, the "Guinness Red" and deep blacks are as vibrant as the day they were printed.

PRISTINE EDGES: No pinholes, no tape residue, no "thumbing" crinkles, and no foxing (age spots).

THE ONLY ONE: At the time of this listing, there is no other pristine, unhandled set available for sale anywhere in the world.

SPECIFICATIONS:Artist: John Ireland

Year: 1981

Quantity: Complete Set of 12 Prints (January – December)

Size: Folio Format (Approx. 12" x 17.5" / 30cm x 44cm)

Series Includes: The Training of Quality Testers, Delivering the Guinness (Airship), Hop Picking Time, The First Guinness of the Day, and more.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE:

This set is the "Gold Standard" for any serious Guinness or Breweriana collector. It is ready for professional archival framing or for a corporate collection. The original board-backed envelope is included and serves as the provenance for the set's pristine history.SHIPPING:

To preserve the "Gem Mint" status, this set will be shipped FLAT in its original envelope, double-boxed with reinforced industrial cardboard to ensure it arrives in the same 10/10 condition it has maintained since 1981.