Description: This vibrant multi-colored postage stamp from the Republic of Equatorial Guinea honors Italian soccer legend Silvio Piola. Released to commemorate the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany, the busy design depicts an active player executed in a high-energy acrobatic kick across a stylized green pitch. Floating above the action is an oval portrait of a determined Silvio Piola set against a background of international flags and the historic Jules Rimet Trophy. The vertical text banner along the left side proclaims "HOMENAJE A LOS JUGADORES CELEBRES" (Homage to Celebrated Players), while a large "0.40 PESETA" value block grounds the bottom right corner.
Circa: 1974
Condition: Hinged CTO
Notes:
The small "1938" text printed on the stamp references the legendary tournament where Silvio Piola scored two vital goals in the final match, securing Italy’s second consecutive World Cup championship title.