Stamp Collecting Promotion

Name: Stamp Collecting Promotion
Brand: Argentina

Argentina · 1965 · 30 m$n

This green stamp features a stylized design of a hand holding a magnifying glass over a postage stamp, with the text 'COLECCIONE ESTAMPILLAS' (Collect Stamps) prominently displayed. It was issued to promote the hobby of philately, or stamp collecting, to the general public in Argentina.

Issued in the mid-1960s, this stamp reflects a period of global popularity for philately, with many postal administrations creating stamps specifically to encourage the hobby.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

philately stamp-collecting promotion magnifying-glass

Catalog Numbers

sg1198

scott780

michel848

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.