Lot of sport and Eastern Europe thematic stamps, cancelled, Poland Hungary

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This lot features a selection of cancelled Eastern European stamps, primarily from Hungary (Magyar Posta) and Poland (Polska), displayed on a stock sheet. The stamps illustrate a variety of themes, with a predominance of sports motifs, notably Olympic disciplines (athletics, rowing, fencing, wrestling, equestrian, gymnastics, etc.), recognizable by the presence of the Olympic rings on several pieces. Additionally, there are cultural, scientific, and historical subjects, such as portraits, allegorical scenes, animals, and artistic representations.

The colors are rich and varied: there are dominant blues, greens, reds, oranges, purples, and grays, with detailed illustrations and clear printing. Several stamps feature explicit mentions such as "MAGYAR POSTA" or "POLSKA," and some display visible face values (e.g., 40 gr, 60 gr, 20 gr, 25 gr, 10 gr, 4 gr, 30 gr, 40 gr, 60, 150, 2 zł). Many bear partially legible cancellation marks, indicating actual postal use.

The sheet groups issues from different periods of the 20th century, with graphic and typographical clues typical of the 1950s to 1970s. Several series appear to be dedicated to major sporting events, particularly the Olympic Games, which is reflected in the repetition of athletic motifs and commemorative medallions. Other stamps illustrate historical figures, artistic works, or naturalistic themes (birds, horses, flowers).

The visible general condition is that of used postal stamps, with clear or partial cancellations, well-preserved colors, and neat presentation in a transparent sleeve. No major defects are visible on the exposed faces, apart from normal wear and tear related to handling and cancellation.

This lot constitutes a varied and visually attractive set for anyone looking for Central European stamps on the themes of sport, history, and culture, with a graphic diversity representative of Hungarian and Polish issues from the period.

Condition: Used lot, sold as is. The stamps are cancelled and presented on a sheet, with normal signs of use and cancellation.

Did you know? Several Hungarian and Polish stamp issues from the 1960s-1970s honored the Olympic Games, with each discipline having its own illustration. Hungary, through "Magyar Posta," thus produced numerous philatelic series dedicated to sport, which are frequently sought after for the quality of their engraving and graphic composition.

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