1991 FIBT World Bobsleigh Championships Souvenir Sheet (Altenberg)
Philately / Postage Stamps

1991 FIBT World Bobsleigh Championships Souvenir Sheet (Altenberg)

This is a philatelic souvenir sheet commemorating the 1991 Bobsleigh World Championships (Weltmeisterschaften im Bobsport 1991) held in Altenberg, Germany. The item features a central postage stamp which depicts a high-speed bobsleigh on a track, with a face value of 100 (likely Pfennig). The surrounding selvage illustrates a stylized map or track layout winding through a wooded, mountainous landscape in shades of green, blue, and brown. The text at the top is printed in a clean sans-serif typeface. This specific specimen has been postmarked, as evidenced by the black circular cancellation lines extending across the lower portion of the sheet, indicating a 'used' postal status. The paper exhibits some signs of historical handling, including slight fraying or unevenness along the top edge and light surface wear. The craftsmanship reflects the late 20th-century German philatelic style, utilizing multi-color offset printing. The overall condition is fair to good, though the heavy cancellation markings and slight edge wear are considerations for collectors of used postal materials.

Estimated Value

$4.00 - $7.00

Basic Information

Category

Philately / Postage Stamps

Appraised On

January 11, 2026

Estimated Value

$4.00 - $7.00

Item Description

This is a philatelic souvenir sheet commemorating the 1991 Bobsleigh World Championships (Weltmeisterschaften im Bobsport 1991) held in Altenberg, Germany. The item features a central postage stamp which depicts a high-speed bobsleigh on a track, with a face value of 100 (likely Pfennig). The surrounding selvage illustrates a stylized map or track layout winding through a wooded, mountainous landscape in shades of green, blue, and brown. The text at the top is printed in a clean sans-serif typeface. This specific specimen has been postmarked, as evidenced by the black circular cancellation lines extending across the lower portion of the sheet, indicating a 'used' postal status. The paper exhibits some signs of historical handling, including slight fraying or unevenness along the top edge and light surface wear. The craftsmanship reflects the late 20th-century German philatelic style, utilizing multi-color offset printing. The overall condition is fair to good, though the heavy cancellation markings and slight edge wear are considerations for collectors of used postal materials.

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