Hungary year 1977 Airships. Aviation stamps MNH

Hungary year 1977 Airships. Aviation stamps MNH

That is a very popular and attractive set for aviation and thematic collectors! The 1977 Hungarian stamps dedicated to Airships and the History of Aviation are a detailed and comprehensive issue.

Here are the key details about this stamp set:

🇭🇺 Hungary 1977: History of Airships (Léghajók Története)

This was a major commemorative issue by Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) in 1977, celebrating the history and pioneers of lighter-than-air flight.

1. The Full Set

The primary issue is a set of seven different stamps dedicated to airships, featuring various pioneers and their inventions.¹

2. The Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet)

In addition to the seven individual stamps, a Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet) was also issued as part of this theme, which is often considered the highlight of the issue.²

• Design: The Souvenir Sheet typically features an airship, most famously the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, pictured flying over Budapest in 1931.³
• Catalogue Number (Scott): C392 (often listed as a “Block” in European catalogs).

💰 Value and Collectibility

The 1977 Airships set is a relatively common and affordable issue in the world of philately, making it easy for collectors to acquire.

• Set of 7 Stamps (Mint Never Hinged, MNH): The full set of 7 individual stamps typically sells for between $1.50 and $4.00 USD at retail.
• Souvenir Sheet (Mint Never Hinged, MNH): The single Souvenir Sheet generally sells for a slightly higher price, often in the $2.00 to $6.00 USD range, especially if it depicts the Graf Zeppelin over Budapest.