Afghanistan – Scott # 884, used

Description

Afghanistan Scott #884, issued in 1973, features the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), an elegant waterbird recognized for its ornate head plumes and graceful posture. Illustrated standing among marsh grasses under a clear sky, this design is part of Afghanistan’s early 1970s wildlife series, known for its soft color palette and naturalistic artwork.

This example is used, showing a clean, legible circular postmark dated 1973, with the cancel placed to the side so the bird remains unobstructed. The colors are bright, perforations are intact, and the stamp presents well overall. A fine addition for collectors of bird topicals, Afghan fauna, or classic 1970s Afghanistan.