uncommon1945-1980

Costa Rica 1947 International Soccer Championship Surcharged Airmail Set

Name: Costa Rica 1947 International Soccer Championship Surcharged Airmail Set
Brand: Costa Rica
Availability: InStock

Costa Rica · 1947 · Various (surcharged)

This set of three airmail stamps was created by surcharging the 1946 International Soccer Championship issue. The original stamps, depicting a soccer player kicking a ball, were overprinted with new, lower denominations in black ink to meet updated postal needs. The set commemorates Costa Rica's participation in international soccer.

Issued in 1947, these surcharged stamps reflect a common practice of adapting existing stamp stock for new postal rates, often for economic reasons, following the Second World War.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

sports soccer football airmail surcharge

Catalog Numbers

scottC145-C147

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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