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South Korea 1988 Seoul Olympics Hodori Mascot First Day Cover
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South Korea 1988 Seoul Olympics Hodori Mascot First Day Cover

South Korea · 1985 · 70 Won

A First Day Cover from South Korea featuring the official mascot of the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, Hodori the tiger, depicted riding a bicycle. The envelope bears a 70 Won stamp with the same design and a special first day cancellation dated November 1, 1985.

This FDC commemorates the upcoming 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea, a landmark international event that showcased South Korea's modernization and global presence.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scott1506

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
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.