Greece 1974 UPU MNH Hermes Commemorative Set

OVERVIEW

This is a complete Mint Never Hinged MNH set of the 1974 Greece Universal Postal Union UPU Centenary issue Scott 1116-1118.

This attractive three stamp set commemorates 100 years of international postal cooperation and features modern Greek design integrated with classical communication themes.

This set represents the peak of 1970s Greek commemorative production and is a staple for collectors of the UPU centenary worldwide series.

STAMP DETAILS

The set includes the 2 Drachmai Scott 1116 featuring the UPU centenary emblem the 4.50 Drachmai Scott 1117 featuring Hermes in motion and the 6.50 Drachmai Scott 1118 featuring a woman reading a letter.

These were printed via the offset lithography method on white wove paper featuring the Multiple Greek Crown watermark.

All stamps retain their original gum and have never been hinged.

CONTEXT

Issued in 1974 to mark the centenary of the Universal Postal Union 1874 to 1974 this set reflects Greeces historic connection to communication through the figure of Hermes the ancient messenger god.

It is widely collected in UPU topical groups communication themed philately and modern European commemoratives due to its clean modernist aesthetic and mythological crossover appeal.

WHY IT MATTERS

This is a clean complete MNH set representing a classic worldwide UPU anniversary issue.

Collectors value the completeness of the set with original gum and the crossover appeal of the Hermes and messenger themes.

It serves as a foundational item for modern Greek philately and international postal history collections.

ITEM SPECIFICS

Year of Issue: 1974

Country: Greece

Scott Numbers: 1116-1118

Denominations: 2 Dr 4.50 Dr 6.50 Dr

Currency: Greek Drachma

Quality: Mint Never Hinged MNH

Printing Method: Offset Lithography

Watermark: Multiple Greek Crown

Topic: UPU Communication Hermes Mythology

Era: Modern Era Post 1960

Region: Europe Greece

SKU: GREECE-1974-UPU-MNH-HERMES

CONDITION

All three stamps are in Mint Never Hinged MNH condition with full original gum intact. Fresh color and sound perforations are present throughout with no hinging or disturbances visible.

Centering is typical for this 1974 issue.

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