Hungary year 1965 Stamp day complete set MNH
The 1965 “Stamp Day” (Bélyegnap) issue from Hungary is a popular set for collectors.
The complete set typically refers to the four commemorative semi-postal stamps issued, and for the MNH (Mint Never Hinged) collector, it often also includes the Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet).
Complete Set Details (Stamps):
The set consists of four semi-postal stamps, meaning they include an extra surcharge ($1$ Ft. in this case) intended for the promotion of philately or stamp-related charities. The designs are a “stamps-on-stamps” theme, featuring classic Hungarian stamps.
| Denomination | Surcharge | Scott Catalog No. (Semi-Postal) | Michel Catalog No. | Design/Featured Stamp |
| 40 Fillér | + 1 Ft. | B254 | 2175 | Reissue of an early Hungarian stamp (1874) |
| 60 Fillér | + 1 Ft. | B255 | 2176 | Reissue of a classic definitive stamp (1900) |
| 1 Ft. | + 1 Ft. | B256 | 2177 | Reissue of a “Chain Bridge” stamp (1927) |
| 1.50 Ft. | + 1 Ft. | B257 | 2178 | Reissue of a “Parliament Building” stamp (1947) |
Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet):
In addition to the individual stamps, a Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet) was also issued for Stamp Day. It often contains a block of the stamps, sometimes in a slightly different format, or a unique stamp:
- Content: The souvenir sheet usually contained the four stamps above, or a combination of them, and sometimes includes extra text or commemorative borders.
- Scott Catalog No. (Souvenir Sheet): B257a (for the perforated sheet)
- Michel Catalog No. (Souvenir Sheet): Block 51 (Bl. 51)
Therefore, a complete MNH set for a serious collector typically includes the four individual semi-postal stamps and the perforated souvenir sheet. An imperforated version of the souvenir sheet (B257b) was also released, which some collectors consider part of the extended complete issue.
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