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1956 Saar Summer Olympics Stamp
uncommon1945-1980

1956 Saar Summer Olympics Stamp

Saarland · 1956 · 15F

The stamp features an Olympic torch bearer in profile, with the Olympic rings and 'MELBOURNE 1956' text, commemorating the Summer Games.

Issued by Saarland to commemorate the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, this stamp reflects the region's distinct postal identity during its post-WWII protectorate status before rejoining West Germany.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

michel372

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.