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).
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