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1956 Saar Summer Olympics Commemorative
uncommon1945-1980

1956 Saar Summer Olympics Commemorative

Saar Protectorate · 1956 · 10 + 5 F

A commemorative stamp from Saar featuring an Olympic torchbearer with the Olympic rings and the text 'MELBOURNE 1956', issued for the Summer Olympics.

Issued by the Saar Protectorate, this stamp commemorates the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, representing Saar's distinct postal administration during its period of autonomy before its reintegration into West Germany.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel371

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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