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Bolivia 1946 Local Post Set
rare1945-1980

Bolivia 1946 Local Post Set

Bolivia · 1946 · Various

This set of six local post stamps features various designs significant to Bolivia. The designs include a map of the country, a train, a truck, a llama, and the Andean condor, the national bird. These stamps were issued for local mail service within specific regions.

Local post stamps, often called 'locals', were issued by private entities or for specific regions to handle mail where national postal services were limited. This 1946 set reflects Bolivia's diverse geography and transportation methods of the era.

Printing Method

Lithography

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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