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Bolivia 1951 Sports Issue

Bolivia · 1951 · Various

This set of four stamps was issued to promote various sports in Bolivia. The designs feature dynamic depictions of athletes engaged in boxing, football (soccer), tennis, and track and field (running). Each stamp highlights a different sporting discipline, reflecting a growing international interest in these activities during the mid-20th century.

Issued in the early 1950s, this set reflects a period of post-war optimism and the increasing popularity of international sporting competitions as a means of fostering national pride and global goodwill.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

scott370-373
yvert364-367
michel439-442

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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