Bolivia 1980 Tricentenary of St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle

Name: Bolivia 1980 Tricentenary of St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
Brand: Bolivia

Bolivia · 1980 · 9 b

This stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools by St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle. The design features a portrait of de La Salle alongside a polar projection map of the world, symbolizing the global reach of his educational mission.

Issued in 1980, this stamp honors the enduring legacy of Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (1651-1719), a French priest and educational reformer who is the patron saint of teachers.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

religion education anniversary portraits maps globes

Catalog Numbers

scott653

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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