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West Germany 1972 Munich Olympic Games Souvenir Sheet

Name: West Germany 1972 Munich Olympic Games Souvenir Sheet
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1972 · Set of four semi-postal stamps (20+10 Pf, 30+15 Pf, 50+25 Pf, 70+35 Pf)

A souvenir sheet issued by West Germany for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, featuring four semi-postal stamps depicting various Olympic sports: running, swimming, gymnastics, and rowing. Each stamp includes a surcharge benefiting the Olympic organization.

These stamps commemorate the XX Summer Olympic Games held in Munich, West Germany, a significant international event that aimed to present a new, democratic Germany to the world, though it was tragically marred by the Munich Massacre.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

olympics sports munich-1972 semi-postal

Catalog Numbers

sg1718-1721

scottB494-B497

michelBl. 7

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

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.