International Philatelic Assortment

A varied collection of fourteen vintage postage stamps originating from multiple countries and territories, primarily dating from the mid-20th century. The collection includes specimens from Vietnam (a blue landscape 10d stamp), French West Africa (Afrique Occidentale Française featuring the ‘Caisse d’Épargne’), Mali (Republic of Mali 60f agricultural scene), Greece (Hellas featuring a classical female bust and another with a traditional figure), Monaco (Prince Rainier III in profiles of purple and blue), and the Netherlands. The stamps demonstrate a range of printing techniques, likely including lithography and photogravure, on various types of paper. Dimensions are standard for definitive and commemorative issues of the era, ranging approximately from 20mm to 40mm. Condition varies significantly; several stamps show heavy black circular date stamps (postmarks or 'cancelled-to-order'), indicating they are used. Visible wear includes varying degrees of perforation damage, some toning (yellowing) due to age, and creasing, particularly on the larger French West Africa stamp. The color palette is diverse, featuring deeply saturated reds, indigos, purples, and greens. This group represents a broad mid-century historical period, reflecting the changing geopolitical landscape of the time, though the stamps appear to be common circulation issues rather than rare philatelic varieties.

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