1974

Europe

Issue n°19 - 1974

"Sculptures"

Number of countries : 23
Debuting countries : none
Returning countries : Sweden
Withdrawing countries : the Netherlands, Norway

Since 1974, a common theme replaces the common design system used since 1956! Only the CEPT logo (or letters) on each stamp indicates that the stamp is a "Europa stamp".

27.04.1974 Andorra (French post)

29.04.1974 Andorra (Spanish post) 

08.05.1974 Austria

04.05.1974 Belgium

29.04.1974 Cyprus

29.04.1974 Finland

22.04.1974 France

10.05.1974 Greece

29.04.1974 Iceland 

29.04.1974 Ireland 

29.04.1974 Italy

21.03.1974 Liechtenstein

29.04.1974 Luxembourg

13.07.1974 Malta

08.05.1974 Monaco

29.04.1974 Portugal

09.05.1974 San Marino 

29.04.1974 Spain 

29.04.1974 Sweden

28.03.1974 Switzerland

29.04.1974 Turkey 

17.04.1974 West-Germany 

29.04.1974 Yugoslavia 

 

Note : The theme for the years 1974-76 was "Work of art" subdivided like this : 

"Sculptures" in '74 ; "Paintings" in '75 and "Handicrafts" in '76.

 

Interesting to note, that the CEPT logo is depicted on the stamps of only 15 countries, the other 8 countries just add the CEPT letters on their stamps. 

 

Most stamps issued on the 29th April.

more here in the Europa stamps History - Part III

Eurovision Song Contest 1974
Brighton (Great-Britain)
Winner: ABBA "Waterloo" (Sweden)

 

my personal favourite that year: Gigliola Cinquetti "Si" (Italy)