uncommon1900-1945

1938 FIFA World Cup, France

Name: 1938 FIFA World Cup, France
Brand: France

France · 1938 · 90c

This stamp was issued to commemorate the 3rd FIFA World Cup, hosted by France in 1938. The design features a dynamic image of a soccer player kicking a ball, with the globe in the background, symbolizing the international nature of the tournament. It is considered one of the classic early football-themed stamps.

Issued just a year before the outbreak of World War II, this stamp represents a significant pre-war sporting event. The 1938 World Cup was the last to be held before the war suspended the tournament for 12 years.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

sports soccer world-cup athletes

Catalog Numbers

sg608

scott350

yvert398

michel402

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$300

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$225

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$150

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$75

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