Uruguay 1983 - Communications Year - First Day Covers + Stamp Sheets Delin UPAE

Item Specifics

Country

Uruguay

Catalog Number

Mi1

Condition

First Day Cover

Stamp Format

Full Sheet

Item Description

This is a rare and complete collection of Uruguayan First Day Covers (FDCs) and stamp sheets issued in 1983, commemorating the World Communications Year and other major themes. It includes:

? Highlights:

Football History Stamp commemorating the First FIFA World Cup, held in Montevideo, Uruguay, 1930 — with the iconic Monument to World Football.

Full FDC envelope showing the national emblem and the 1983 commemorative cancellation.

Space Shuttle Columbia and Zeppelin themed stamps — celebrating historical achievements in communication and transportation.

J.W. Goethe / Faust stamp — cultural highlight.

FIFA World Champion 1982 - Italy stamp — football legacy continues.

Souvenir sheets with perforated and imperforate versions (⚠️ Very important for collectors!).

Includes URUEXPO 83 stamps:

BRASILIANA 83

First car imported to Uruguay - Delin 1900 (? very collectible)

UPAE (Postal Union of the Americas and Spain)

Art tribute to painter José Cúneo (1887–1977)

? What You Get:

2 FDC envelopes with full stamp sets and official cancellations

2 full stamp sheets (1 perforated, 1 imperforate)

Original gummed stamps and authentic postmarks

Great historical and thematic variety (sports, space, technology, art, culture)

✅ Condition:

Excellent vintage condition, original gum and print intact

Authentic postmarks and official seals

Collector's item – low print number (No. 00703)

Seller Information

Seller

OpenPhilately (2284)

Registered Since

04/08/2016

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No

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