South Korea 1957 New Year's Greetings, Traditional Mask Dance

Name: South Korea 1957 New Year's Greetings, Traditional Mask Dance
Brand: South Korea

South Korea · 1957 · 40 Hwan

This stamp was issued to celebrate the New Year of 1957. The design features a traditional Korean mask, specifically one used in the 'Talchum' or mask dance, a form of folk theatre. The vibrant colors and expressive face of the mask represent a significant aspect of Korean cultural heritage.

Issued during the post-Korean War reconstruction period, this stamp reflects a national effort to promote and preserve traditional Korean culture and arts.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

new-year masks dance culture tradition

Catalog Numbers

sg260

scott252

michel257

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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