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common1945-1980
South Korea 1966 New Year Greetings, Blocks of 4
South Korea · 1966 · 7w
This set of two stamps was issued to celebrate the New Year. The first stamp (Scott #547) depicts a young boy in traditional Korean attire playing with a top. The second stamp (Scott #548) shows a young girl, also in traditional dress, flying a kite.
Issued in the mid-1960s, these stamps reflect a period of growing national identity and cultural pride in South Korea during its rapid economic development.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
scott547-548
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$8Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$6Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$4Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
