Look for Mexico 1938 International Congress airmail set of six

Stamp Market Tips by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller

The stamps of Mexico are popular with many United States collectors. There are an estimated 38 million Mexican Americans in the United States, more than 10 million of whom were born in Mexico. Mexican Americans comprise about 11.2 percent of the total U.S. population.

Mexican influences on current American culture, music, cuisine and society are probably greater than those of any other country in the world.

The border between Mexico and the United States runs 1,933 miles from California to Texas. With about 22 million inhabitants, Mexico’s capital, Mexico City, is the fifth largest city in the world by population.

Mexico issued its first stamps in 1856. There is something for everyone among Mexican stamps, from great classic rarities to colorful and attractive modern topicals that are easily affordable.

On July 1, 1938, Mexico issued a set of six large airmail stamps (Scott C85-90) to commemorate the 16th International Congress of Planning and Housing. The designs feature the Zocalo (central public square) and cathedral in Mexico City, the Mayan pyramids and buildings of Chichen Itza, and a view of Acapulco.

The Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers values the set of six airmail stamps in very fine grade and unused, hinged condition at $60.35. A set in mint, never-hinged condition is valued at $130. The set is valued in used condition at $30.25.

The set in very fine grade is a good buy in unused, hinged condition at around $40. A set in mint, never-hinged condition is a good buy for around $100.

Collectors interested in beginning or expanding a collection of Mexico should contact the Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society, International.

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