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common1945-1980

South America, 1972 Europa CEPT Issue

Portugal · 1972 · 8$00

This stamp features a stylized, abstract map of South America, rendered in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and red. It was issued as part of the 1972 Europa CEPT series, with the common theme for that year being postal services, symbolized here by the interconnectedness of continents.

Issued during the Estado Novo regime in Portugal, this stamp reflects the country's participation in international postal cooperation through the Conference of European Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT).

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1483
scott1165
michel1182

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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
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.