France year 1938 stamp World Cup Soccer Championship MNH

France year 1938 stamp World Cup Soccer Championship MNH**

France issued one official commemorative postage stamp for the 1938 FIFA World Cup (also known as the 3rd World Football Championship), which was hosted in France from June 4 to June 19, 1938.

Here are the key details of the stamp:

• Issue Date: June 1, 1938
• Denomination: 1.75 Francs (1.75 Fr.)
• Subject: Football Players (Soccer). The design depicts two stylized soccer players, one standing with the ball at his feet, and one in mid-motion or dribbling.
• Color: Typically described as Dark Ultramarine (a deep blue).
• Catalogue Number: The stamp is generally recognized by the following catalog numbers:
  • Scott: No. 349
  • Yvert et Tellier: No. 396

The 1938 stamp is notable in philately as it was the only official postage stamp issued by any country specifically for the 1938 World Cup.

Note: In addition to the official postage stamp, France also produced non-postal “poster stamps” or “cinderella stamps” in different colors (like red, blue, and green) to promote the event, but these were not valid for postage.