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Trinidad & Tobago 1973 Carnival Costumes Set

Name: Trinidad & Tobago 1973 Carnival Costumes Set
Brand: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago · 1973 · 10c, 25c, 35c, 50c

This set of four stamps celebrates the vibrant and world-renowned Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. Each stamp showcases a different elaborate and colorful costume design, representing the artistic and cultural heart of the festival. The designs depict traditional Carnival characters and themes, highlighting the creativity and pageantry of the annual event.

Issued in 1973, these stamps commemorate the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, a pre-Lenten festival that is one of the most significant cultural events in the Caribbean, with deep historical roots in the islands' history of emancipation and cultural expression.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

carnival costumes culture festivals art

Catalog Numbers

sg349-352

scott263-266

michel278-281

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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

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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