common1945-1980

Philippines Philatelic Week 1980

Name: Philippines Philatelic Week 1980
Brand: Philippines

Philippines · 1980 · 30s

This stamp commemorates Philatelic Week in the Philippines for the year 1980. The design features a stamp-on-stamp motif, showcasing an earlier Philippine stamp depicting a ship, overlaid on a background of a navigational map or chart. The theme 'Navigate' is prominently displayed, linking the country's maritime history with the journey of mail.

Issued during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, this stamp was part of an annual series promoting stamp collecting (philately) within the Philippines, often highlighting national culture, history, or achievements.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

stamps-on-stamps philately navigation ships maps

Catalog Numbers

scott1490

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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