Poland 1939 – International FIS Ski Competition in Zakopane – Complete Set of 4 Mint Stamps (No. 330–333, MNH)

This offering includes a complete set of 4 mint never hinged (MNH) postage stamps issued on 6 February 1939 to commemorate the International FIS Ski Competition in Zakopane. The issue is one of the most recognizable sports-themed stamp series of the Second Polish Republic and celebrates Poland's skiing traditions and international winter sports events.

All stamps feature:

🎿 a highlander standing on skis wearing traditional Podhale regional clothing

🏔️ a mountain landscape of the Tatra Mountains

🏆 the FIS (International Ski Federation) emblem

The series was issued in four denominations:

• No. 330 – 15 gr
• No. 331 – 25 gr
• No. 332 – 30 gr
• No. 333 – 55 gr

The stamps are admired for their attractive design and classic pre-war Polish engraving style.

Catalogue Information

Catalogue Numbers: 330–333

Date of Issue: 6 February 1939

Face Values: 15 gr, 25 gr, 30 gr, 55 gr

Theme: skiing, winter sports, Tatras, Zakopane, FIS

Country: Poland

📌 Condition:

✔️ Mint never hinged (MNH)

✔️ Complete set of 4 stamps

✔️ Full original perforation

✔️ Strong colours and clear printing

✔️ No visible mechanical damage

✔️ Original issue of the Second Polish Republic

✨ Why this set stands out

🎿 One of the most attractive Polish pre-war sports stamp sets

🏔️ Features the Tatra Mountains and Podhale traditions

🏆 Commemorates the International FIS Ski Competition

🇵🇱 Original 1939 issue of interwar Poland

⭐ Complete set of all four values

📜 Popular winter sports and Olympic-related theme

🎨 Attractive artwork featuring a skier in traditional costume

📈 Excellent addition to sports, mountain and historical collections