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Libya 1977 The Green Book by Muammar al-Gaddafi
common1945-1980

Libya 1977 The Green Book by Muammar al-Gaddafi

Libya · 1977 · 10d, 30d, 45d

This set of three stamps commemorates the publication of 'The Green Book' by Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi. The designs feature the book itself, symbolizing its importance to the state's political philosophy. The stamps were issued to promote Gaddafi's ideology both domestically and internationally.

Issued in 1977, these stamps mark the promotion of Gaddafi's political treatise, 'The Green Book,' which outlined his 'Third Universal Theory' as an alternative to both capitalism and communism during the Cold War.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg864-866
scott748-750
michel758-760

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5
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.