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Costa Rica Historic Churches Series
common1945-1980

Costa Rica Historic Churches Series

Costa Rica · 1970 ·

This series of stamps features six historic churches from various regions of Costa Rica, showcasing the country's rich religious and colonial architectural heritage. Each stamp depicts a different church, including the Iglesia de Orosi, Iglesia de Nicoya, and the Ruinas de la Parroquia in Cartago, highlighting their unique designs and cultural importance.

Issued in 1970, these stamps celebrated Costa Rica's historical landmarks and promoted national pride in its cultural and religious history during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the country.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC479-C484

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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