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1980 Sports: Rugby
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1980 Sports: Rugby

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12p

This stamp, part of the 1980 Sports series, depicts two rugby players in dynamic action, with one player carrying the ball. It celebrates the sport of rugby, a popular pastime in the United Kingdom.

Issued as part of a four-stamp series celebrating various sports, this set was released in the year of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The stamps highlight national sporting interests, despite the political climate surrounding the Olympic Games that year.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1160
scott905
michel894

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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