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France 1970 European Athletics Championships, Colombes

France · 1970 · 50c

This stamp commemorates the 1970 European Athletics Championships held in Colombes, a suburb of Paris. The design dynamically depicts three key athletic events: a runner crossing the finish line, a javelin thrower in motion, and a high jumper clearing the bar, all rendered in a stylized, multi-colored composition.

Issued to celebrate a major international sporting event hosted by France, this stamp reflects the popularity of athletics and the nation's role in the European sports community during that period.

Catalog Numbers

sg1888
scott1279
yvert1649
michel1720

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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