P249-Bulgaria 1961 Universiade Sports Stamps Volleyball Tennis Used (2)

These are Bulgarian stamps from 1961, issued for the University Games (Universiade, Sofia 1961).

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🏐 4 st – Volleyball (Blue)

Depicts: Volleyball action

Text: “София Универсиада 1961”

Condition: Used, damaged (paper remnants, hinge marks, rough edges)

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🎾 5 st – Tennis (Red)

Depicts: Tennis players handshake

Same issue: Universiade Sofia 1961

Condition: Used, with hinge remnants and edge wear

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💰 Value & Rarity

These are common mid-20th century commemorative stamps.

Catalogue value (fine condition): ~£0.20–£0.50 each

Your condition (damaged/hinged backs):

Approx £0.05 – £0.15 each

Pair value: £0.10 – £0.30 total

📉 The paper stuck on the back and rough edges reduce collector value significantly.

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📦 eBay Listing Recommendation

Title:

Bulgaria 1961 Universiade Sports Stamps Volleyball Tennis Used (2)

Category:

Stamps > Europe > Bulgaria > 1945-Now > Used

Condition:

Used – visible hinge remnants, paper adhesion, edge wear

Item specifics:

Country: Bulgaria

Year: 1961

Theme: Sports / Universiade

Type: Commemorative

Denominations: 4 st, 5 st

Condition: Used

Pricing:

Buy It Now: £1.49 (with free shipping optional)

Auction: Start at £0.01–£0.25

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👍 Recommendation

Sell as:

A small lot (better than individually)

Or bundle with other Eastern Europe sports stamps to increase appeal