Latest Updates from the world of philately
World Volleyball Centenary – Special Cover India 1995.
India issued a special cover on 16 Sep 1995 to mark the Centenary of Volleyball. The cover was issued from Madras (now Chennai).
Stamps on Guide Dog for the Blind – Luxembourg 2005
Luxembourg issued a stamp on 06 Dec 2005 on Vision Disabled featuring a Guide Dog for the Blind. The stamp has Braille write up also.
Stamps on Sports Personalities – 1968 Mexico Olympics – Germany 1968
The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) or West Germany issued a set of Five stamps on 06 Jun 1968 to commemorate 1968 Mexico Summer Olympics.These Stamps featured Sports Personalities and Administrators connected with the Olympic movement.
10+5 Pf – Carl Friedrich Freiherr Von Langen (1887-1934). A German Horse Rider who won the Individual Dressage Event in Equestrian with his horse Draufganger at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics
20+10 Pf – Rudolf Harbig (1913-1944). A German middle-distance runner who competed in 800 metres but did not win any medal, but won a Bronze medal in 4x400m relay tea with the German team. Joined the Nazi army and fought for Nazi Germans in the Battle of Moscow in 1941.
30 Pf – Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1862-1937). Founder of the International Olympic Committee and its second President. He is the father of modern Olympic Games.
30+15 Pf – Helen Mayer (1910-1953) was a German-born fencer who won Gold Medal at 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and a Silver Medal at 1936 Berlin Olympics. She was a Jewish and was forced to move out of Germany in 1933 and yet returned to Germany to compete in Women’s Individual Foil as a Jewish. She was the only athlete of Jewish origin to win a Medal for Germany.
50+25 Pf – Carl Diem (1882-1962)– Sports Organizer and Teacher. As the Secretary-General of the Organising Committee of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, he is known as the Chief Organiser of 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. He is also credited with the tradition of starting the Olympic Torch Relay from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. After the War, he became associated with Berlin University Physical Education Department. Due to his relations with the German Government from 1939-1945 was always a controversial figure.
Stamps on 1984 Winter Olympics Sarajevo –Bobsledding– USA 1984.
The First Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 in which 16 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 9 Disciplines and 16 events in Men’s and Women’s Category.
The 1984 Winter Olympics or XIV Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo Yugoslavia (Now in Bosnia & Herzegovina) from 08- 19 Feb 1984. The then President of Yugoslavia Mika Spiljak inaugurated the Games. A total of 1272 athletes from 49 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 10 Disciplines and 39 events. East Germany (GDR) topped the medals tally with 09 Gold Medals.
The USA issued a set of stamps on 06 Jan 1984 to commemorate the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Five First Day Covers with stamps are being listed. A First Day Cover with Block of Four stamps and a cover featuring Bobsledding is listed.
Stamps on 1984 Winter Olympics Sarajevo –Cross Country Skiing & Ice Hockey– USA 1984.
The First Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 in which 16 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 9 Disciplines and 16 events in Men’s and Women’s Category.
The 1984 Winter Olympics or XIV Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo Yugoslavia (Now in Bosnia & Herzegovina) from 08- 19 Feb 1984. The then President of Yugoslavia Mika Spiljak inaugurated the Games. A total of 1272 athletes from 49 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 10 Disciplines and 39 events. East Germany (GDR) topped the medals tally with 09 Gold Medals.
USA issued a set of stamps on 06 Jan 1984 to commemorate the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Five First Day Covers with stamps are being listed.
20 c – Cross Country Skiing (Introduced in 1924 Winter Olympics)
20 c – Ice Hockey (Introduced in 1920 Winter Olympics at Antwerp Belgium)
Stamps on 1984 Winter Olympics Sarajevo –Ice Dancing & Alpine Skiing – USA 1984.
The First Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 in which 16 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 9 Disciplines and 16 events in Men’s and Women’s Category.
The 1984 Winter Olympics or XIV Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo Yugoslavia (Now in Bosnia & Herzegovina) from 08- 19 Feb 1984. The then President of Yugoslavia Mika Spiljak inaugurated the Games. A total of 1272 athletes from 49 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 10 Disciplines and 39 events. East Germany (GDR) topped the medals tally with 09 Gold Medals.
USA issued a set of stamps on 06 Jan 1984 to commemorate the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Five First Day Covers with stamps are being listed.
20 c – Ice Dancing ( Event of Figure Skating Discipline)
20c -Alpine Skiing (First introduced in 1924 Winter Olympics)
Stamps on 1984 Winter Olympics Sarajevo –Biathlon – USSR 1984.
The First Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 in which 16 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 9 Disciplines and 16 events in Men’s and Women’s Category.
The 1984 Winter Olympics or XIV Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo Yugoslavia (Now in Bosnia & Herzegovina) from 08- 19 Feb 1984. The then President of Yugoslavia Mika Spiljak inaugurated the Games. A total of 1272 athletes from 49 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 10 Disciplines and 39 events. East Germany (GDR) topped the medals tally with 09 Gold Medals.
USSR issued a set of stamps on 08 Feb 1984 to commemorate the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Four First Day Cover with stamps are being listed
5 Kopec – Biathlon
10 Kopec – Speed Skating
