Dahomey year 1970 Airmail set stamps MNH

Dahomey (now the Republic of Benin) issued a number of Airmail sets in 1970, most of which fall under major commemorative themes of the time.

Here are the most significant Dahomey 1970 Airmail sets, typically found in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition:

🇩🇴 Dahomey 1970 Airmail Stamp Sets (MNH)

The 1970 Airmail issues covered space, world events, and historical figures, usually released in small sets or souvenir sheets.

Scott No. (Airmail Prefix ‘C’)	Theme	Description	Set Size	Typical MNH Value Range (USD/EUR)
C122	F.D. Roosevelt (25th Anniv. of Death)	Single stamp issue, multicolor.	1 Stamp	$1.00 – $2.50
C123	Walt Whitman (1819-1892)	Single stamp issue, multicolor.	1 Stamp	$1.00 – $2.50
C124-C125	EXPO 70 Osaka, Japan	Set of 2 stamps (e.g., a 100Fr value is common).	2 Stamps	$1.50 – $4.00
C126	Apollo 11 (First Manned Moon Landing)	Single stamp celebrating the mission.	1 Stamp	$1.50 – $3.00
C127-C128	Europa (Post-Europafrique)	Set of 2 stamps (often found as a block or set).	2 Stamps	$1.00 – $3.00
C129	Apollo 13 (Overprint)	This is a surcharge/overprint on the Apollo 11 stamp (C126).	1 Stamp	$1.50 – $3.00
C130-C131	Football World Cup Mexico 70	Set of 2 stamps (often referred to as a set of 3 including a regular issue).	2 Stamps	$3.00 – $6.00
C136	Apollo 11 Souvenir Sheet	A large, often sought-after mini-sheet.	1 Sheet	$5.00 – $15.00+

Note on Value: The values provided are approximate retail price ranges for an MNH set from various dealer listings and online marketplaces. Prices can vary significantly based on the stamp’s centering, dealer, and specific catalog used (Scott, Yvert, Michel).