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Europa 1980: Famous People - Atatürk & Nasreddin Hodja

Name: Europa 1980: Famous People - Atatürk & Nasreddin Hodja
Brand: Turkey

Turkey · 1980 · 10 L & 20 L

This set of two stamps was issued for the 1980 Europa CEPT theme of 'Famous People'. The 10 Lira stamp features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. The 20 Lira stamp depicts Nasreddin Hodja, a celebrated Seljuq satirist and folk figure known for his humorous stories and anecdotes.

Issued in 1980, this set reflects Turkey's participation in the annual Europa stamp program, highlighting both a pivotal modern leader and a timeless cultural icon to a European audience.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

europa famous-people portraits leaders folklore cept

Catalog Numbers

sg2782-2783

scott2224-2225

michel2648-2649

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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.