Lot of World Cup football stamps from various countries philately sports

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Description

This lot includes several collectible stamps dedicated to the Football World Cup, originating from different countries and eras, as visible in the photo. The stamps are presented on an album page, stored in a transparent sleeve, and highlight themes related to the World Football Championships, particularly historical editions such as Italy 1934, Uruguay 1930, Chile 1962, Switzerland 1954, and Mexico 1970.

Among the stamps observed, several feature colorful illustrations depicting match scenes, players in action, iconic stadiums or trophies, as well as ball motifs and national flags. Some stamps bear explicit mentions such as "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP", "COPA JULES RIMET", or "WM 74", and face values in pesetas, francs, or other currencies, reflecting their international origin.

Geographical diversity is well represented, with stamps issued by Italy, Uruguay, Chile, Switzerland, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Bulgaria, and Rwanda, as evidenced by the clearly visible captions and inscriptions. Several pieces also show partially legible postmarks, attesting to prior postal use.

The dominant colors are vibrant: yellow, blue, green, red, orange, and white, with dynamic designs typical of 1970s sports illustrations. The layout varies depending on the issues, with some stamps focusing on game scenes, others on monuments or national teams.

The inscriptions, values, and motifs are clear on the visible side. Noteworthy are mentions such as "CORREOS" or "REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE", as well as notes on the sides of the album page detailing the editions (e.g., "World Cup – different countries and players – different stamps").

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible stamps appear to be in good general condition, with some traces of use such as postmarks and slight marks on some copies, without any major apparent defects on the shown side. Presented in a protective plastic sleeve.

Did you know? The Football World Cup inspired many countries to issue commemorative stamps as early as the first edition in 1930. The famous Jules Rimet Trophy, depicted on several of these stamps, was awarded to the winner until 1970, when it was permanently awarded to Brazil after their third victory.

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