
Collection of Swedish and Vatican City Philatelic Stamps
This collection consists of six postage stamps mounted on a black backing. The top row features three Swedish stamps from 1972, issued for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Two are horizontal 65-öre stamps in blue and red, displaying the UN symbol and the slogan 'Only One Earth' in multiple languages. The center top stamp is a vertical 85-öre issue depicting a detailed tapestry-style illustration of nature. The bottom row contains three 1963 Vatican City 'Sede Vacante' stamps issued during the papal vacancy after Pope John XXIII. These are vertical designs in denominations of 10 lire (white), 40 lire (yellow/gold), and 100 lire (purple), each featuring the Umbraculum and crossed keys of the Holy See. The stamps appear to be in mint or near-mint condition, featuring crisp edges and vibrant coloration. They are displayed on individual black mounts set against a background of light-colored graph paper. There is no visible postmarking (canceling), suggesting they are unused specimens. The printing quality is high, characteristic of mid-20th-century European philatelic production.
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Estimated Value
$10.00 - $15.00
Basic Information
Category
Philately / Collectible Postage Stamps
Appraised On
February 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $15.00
Item Description
This collection consists of six postage stamps mounted on a black backing. The top row features three Swedish stamps from 1972, issued for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Two are horizontal 65-öre stamps in blue and red, displaying the UN symbol and the slogan 'Only One Earth' in multiple languages. The center top stamp is a vertical 85-öre issue depicting a detailed tapestry-style illustration of nature. The bottom row contains three 1963 Vatican City 'Sede Vacante' stamps issued during the papal vacancy after Pope John XXIII. These are vertical designs in denominations of 10 lire (white), 40 lire (yellow/gold), and 100 lire (purple), each featuring the Umbraculum and crossed keys of the Holy See. The stamps appear to be in mint or near-mint condition, featuring crisp edges and vibrant coloration. They are displayed on individual black mounts set against a background of light-colored graph paper. There is no visible postmarking (canceling), suggesting they are unused specimens. The printing quality is high, characteristic of mid-20th-century European philatelic production.
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