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Costa Rica 1957 Airmail, Coffee Plantation
common1945-1980

Costa Rica 1957 Airmail, Coffee Plantation

Costa Rica · 1957 · 10c

This airmail stamp features a vibrant, detailed scene of a coffee plantation in Costa Rica. Workers are depicted harvesting coffee cherries amidst lush green foliage, with mountains visible in the background, showcasing a key aspect of the nation's economy and culture.

Issued in 1957, this stamp highlights the importance of the coffee industry to Costa Rica's post-war economic development and its identity as a major global exporter of high-quality coffee.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg563
scottC239
michel586

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.