Gambia – Scott #s 776-78

Description

This mint never hinged (MNH) commemorative set from The Gambia, Scott #776–778, was issued in 1972 to mark the Olympic Games held in Munich, Germany. The stamps celebrate Olympic athletics through a dynamic depiction of a high jump event, capturing strength, motion, and precision at the peak of competition.

Each stamp combines the athletic imagery with a portrait of President Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, reflecting The Gambia’s national leadership during the period and reinforcing the country’s participation in the global Olympic movement. The design incorporates bold vertical color panels, the Olympic title inscription, and national emblems, resulting in a visually striking and cohesive set.

The denominations are 4b, 25b, and 37b, all printed with crisp detail and strong colors. This issue is representative of early 1970s Olympic-themed stamps and is well suited to collections focused on sports, Olympics, track and field, or African nations.

All three stamps are fresh, unused, and never hinged, with full original gum and clean perforations.

• Scott Catalog Numbers: 776–778

• Country: The Gambia

• Year of Issue: 1972

• Denominations: 4b, 25b, 37b

• Theme: Olympic Games / Sports / Athletics

• Event: Munich Olympic Games (1972)

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)