Uruguay, 1924 2c-12c Olympic Issue. complete sheets of 20 of 2nd printing in darker colors, with "thick line" variety on 12c value; plus 2 sets of 1st printing singles and one set of second printing, Very Fine. Scott No. 282-284  $1,320. $0 (Image)

Uruguay, 1924 2c-12c Olympic Issue. Complete set on separate matching covers tied by special Montevideo World Football Champion postmarks of July 31, 1924, also included is mint set of special commemorative set printed on yellow paper (o.g., n.h.), only 500 set issued, Very Fine. Scott No. 282-284  Estimate $300 - 400. On June 9, 1924 Uruguay won its first gold medal in football by beating Switzerland 3-0. To celebrate, Uruguay issued 3 stamps to commemorate the victory. $0 (Image)