Costa Rica – Scott #s C345-49

Description

Costa Rica – Scott #C345–C349 (1962) MNH – Eradication of Malaria Airmail Set
Issued in 1962, this five-stamp airmail set from Costa Rica commemorates the World Health Organization’s global campaign to eradicate malaria. Each denomination pairs the national coat of arms with the WHO emblem — a staff entwined with a serpent over a world map — symbolizing health, science, and international cooperation.

Printed by Courvoisier S.A., the stamps feature a clean, modernist design in rich monochrome tones:

• 25c – Rose red

• 35c – Brown

• 45c – Blue

• 85c – Green

• 1.00 colón – Violet-blue

These crisp engravings reflect mid-century precision and Costa Rica’s dedication to public health initiatives during a period of modernization.

All five are mint, never hinged (MNH) with full original gum, strong color, and perfect alignment — an excellent choice for collectors of health and medicine, WHO, or Latin American airmail issues.