Congo Kinshasa year 1965 stamps Sport – First African Games

Congo Kinshasa 1965 stamps Sport – First African Games, Leopoldville MNH**

The stamps you are asking about are a commemorative issue from Congo (Kinshasa) marking a significant international sports event for the continent.

Here are the key details for the 1965 “First African Games” stamp set from Congo (Kinshasa):

• Country: Congo (Kinshasa) (officially the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Congo-Léopoldville at the time, but Kinshasa differentiates it from Congo-Brazzaville).
• Year of Issue: 1965
• Event Commemorated:The First All-Africa Games (or First African Games).
  • Note: The games were actually held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo (the smaller neighboring country), but many nations issued stamps to commemorate this inaugural event, including Congo (Kinshasa).
• Set Size: The main set typically consists of 6 values (stamps). A miniature sheet (souvenir sheet) was also often issued for this event.
• Condition: MNH (Mint Never Hinged) means the stamps are in unused, pristine condition with their original full gum, and the gum has never been marked by a stamp hinge.
• Catalogue References:
  • Scott Catalogue: The set of 6 stamps is typically listed as Scott #528–533.
  • The stamps often feature various sports such as Football (Soccer), Basketball, Volleyball, and other athletic themes.