Uruguay 1983 First Day Cover Football Monument 1930 World Cup and Stamp MNH

Item Specifics

Country

Uruguay

Catalog Number

Mi1

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Original First Day Cover (FDC) issued by the Dirección Nacional de Correos del Uruguay on 25 August 1984, commemorating the Monumento Histórico del Fútbol Mundial in Montevideo. This monument honors the 1st FIFA World Cup held in 1930 in Uruguay, the birthplace of the global football championship.

the Envelope Features:

The national coat of arms of Uruguay.

A large, colorful commemorative stamp (Scott #1186, face value $N 4.50) depicting a stylized footballer and the 1930–1983 monument.

Special first day cancellation illustrating the monument.

Reverse side printed with official imprint and stated face value ($N 2.00).

This cover combines philatelic, artistic, and historical significance:

Philatelic: Properly cancelled on the day of issue, with official cachet and complete stamp.

Historical: Marks over 50 years since the first ever FIFA World Cup, a global event with Uruguay as the inaugural host and champion.

Visual/Aesthetic: Vivid graphics designed by Álvarez Di Giovanni, high-quality printing by Imprenta Nacional.

An essential item for collectors of football (soccer), World Cup history, Uruguayan philately, or thematic covers related to sports and global culture.

Seller Information

Seller

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Registered Since

04/08/2016

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

Ships To

Worldwide

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No

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