📝 Bring home a piece of philatelic history with this rare set of 4 original Harris Global stamp packets from the 1960s–1970s. These collectible packs, once sold in American department stores for just 59¢, feature a carefully curated selection of genuine stamps from around the world, each centered around a popular thematic subject.

📚 About Harris Global:

Harris Global (H.E. Harris & Co.) was one of the most influential philatelic companies in the U.S., known for making stamp collecting accessible and exciting for young collectors. These pre-packaged themed packets were mass-produced between the late 1950s and late 1970s, with distinctive pink packaging, bold typography, and educational themes.

📦 Included in this listing:

You’ll receive 4 complete vintage stamp packets, each with a transparent front and printed theme label, as originally sold.

1. 🎨 Art and Artists (20 stamps)

Stamps depict pottery, sculpture, fine art, and traditional museum pieces. Countries visible include DDR (East Germany), Magyar Posta (Hungary), and more.

• Notable stamps:

  • Hungarian chalice stamp (Magyar Posta 40f)

  • DDR porcelain vessel

  • USSR museum art piece

  • Decorative vases and goblets

2. 🧬 Medicine and Red Cross (20 stamps)

Focuses on global health and humanitarian efforts. Features Red Cross emblems, nurses, children’s health, and global aid.

• Notable stamps:

  • DDR Red Cross emblem

  • Hungary 1963 Red Cross anniversary stamps

  • Czechoslovakia child health stamps

  • Poland and USSR medical relief stamps

3. 🏅 Sports of the World (25 stamps)

Dynamic selection of global sports stamps. Many from the 1960s–70s Olympic era.

• Notable sports shown:

  • Equestrian

  • Football (soccer)

  • Relay race

  • Wrestling and boxing

  • Gymnastics

  • Rowing and canoeing

• Countries include: Bulgaria, USSR, DDR, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia

4. 🖼️ Famous Paintings (12 stamps)

Features classic paintings and portraits from European collections.

• Notable artworks:

  • Polish painting (woman with bonnet – Polska 40 gr)

  • Russian portrait of Nikolai Nekrasov (USSR 4k)

  • DDR girl with blue book

  • USSR stained-glass window design

  • Rich colours, varied artistic styles, many postmarked

🎁 Why This Set is Special:

✅ Original 1960s–70s Harris Global packaging – these packets are becoming harder to find in complete form
✅ Full thematic sets – each envelope includes all stamps visible in photos
✅ Beautiful graphics & historical designs – reflect Cold War era design and global diversity
✅ Great gift or display item – for philatelists, educators, or vintage ephemera collectors
✅ Fantastic starter kit – or nostalgic piece for those who grew up with Harris packets

🧾 Condition

• All 4 packets complete and intact

• Transparent windows clear (some minor clouding or creasing)

• Cardboard sleeves show minor wear (creasing, edge wear, slight staining)

• Stamps are used, most with postmarks

• Some glue/tape marks are visible on backing paper

• Overall good condition for age (see photos)

Don't miss this opportunity to own a vibrant, thematic slice of philatelic history! Whether you're building a collection, teaching global history, or simply love vintage design, these Harris Global packets are as collectible as they are nostalgic.

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