Yugoslavia 1985 stamps Flying Dutchman Complete set MNH

Yugoslavia 1985 stamps Flying Dutchman Complete set MNH**

In 1985, Yugoslavia released a set related to sailing, though the specific “Flying Dutchman” issue you are looking for actually spans 1985 and 1986. The Flying Dutchman is a famous class of racing dinghy, and Yugoslavia issued these stamps to commemorate the European Sailing Championships held in Portorož (now Slovenia).

Here is the breakdown of the complete set often collected under this theme.

1. 1985 Nautical Tourism / Sailing Set

Before the specific championship issue, Yugoslavia released a 4-stamp set in 1985 focusing on general sailing and nautical tourism.

• Release Date: June 14, 1985
• Catalog Numbers: Scott #1743–1746 | Michel #2109–2112
• Design: These stamps depict various sailboats and yachts against coastal backgrounds.
• Market Value: Approximately $3.00 – $5.00 for the MNH (Mint Never Hinged) set.

2. 1986 European Sailing Championships (Flying Dutchman)

The core “Flying Dutchman” stamps were officially released in early 1986 to coincide with the championships. Because they were planned in 1985, they are often grouped together by collectors.

• Release Date: March 25, 1986
• Catalog Numbers: Scott #1784–1785 | Michel #2167–2168
• The Set:
  • Stamp 1: Features a Flying Dutchman boat in action with the class logo (the letters “FD”).
  • Stamp 2: Features a map of the competition area (Gulf of Trieste/Portorož).
• Souvenir Sheet (Block 28): A highly collectible souvenir sheet (Scott #1786) was also issued, featuring the Flying Dutchman class boat in a larger format.

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