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Historic Racing Cars – Czech Republic 1994.
The Czech Republic issued a set of three stamps on Historic racing cars on 05 Oct 1994.
2 Kc- 1900 NV Tatra 9 Kc – Praga Grand 1912.
Miniature Sheet on Classic and Vintage Cars – Isle of Man 1995.
Motor Racing started in Isle of Man in 1905. To commemorate 90th Anniversary of motor racing a set of stamps and a miniature sheet were issued by Isle of Man Post Office on 08 May 1995.
A FDC with One Pound Miniature Sheet is listed. The MS features the winner of 1905 Tourist Trophy John S Napier in an Arrol Johnston passing the Bungalow, a recognised station on the TT circuit. His average speed was 33.9 mph over the 52-mile course.
Historic Homesteads of Australia Werribee Park- Pre Stamped Envelopes 1988.
Australia issued a set of Seven Pre-Stamped envelopes on 28 Sep 1988 on Historic Homesteads. All are 39c envelopes. PSE serial nos 150-156.
Werribee Park: Werribee Victoria – One of Australia’s grandest houses, WerribeePark was built between 1874 & 1877 for the wealthy Victorian pastoral family, Chirnsides. It is known for its freestone exterior. An earlier bluestone homestead built in1864 remains behind the mansion. Today it has an Equestrian Centre, Victoria State Rose Garden, Open range zoo etc
Airmail Stamps on Olympic Posters – Cook Islands 1984.
The Cook Islands issued a set of eight stamps 08 Mar 1984 to commemorate 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Three of these stamps were Air Mail Stamps. All stamps featured Olympic Posters tracing the history of the Olympic Games.
A First Day Cover with eight stamps is listed.
72c- Olympic Poster 1936 Berlin Olympics $1.20 – Olympic Poster 1932 Los Angeles Olympics 96c- Olympic Poster 1960 Rome Olympics.
Stamps on Olympic Posters – Cook Islands 1984.
The Cook Islands issued a set of eight stamps 08 Mar 1984 to commemorate 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Three of these stamps were Air Mail Stamps. All stamps featured Olympic Posters tracing the history of the Olympic Games.
A First Day Cover with eight stamps is listed.
24c- Olympic Poster 1900 Paris Olympics 18c- Olympic Poster 1896 Athens Olympics
Stamps on Olympic Posters – Cook Islands 1984.
The Cook Islands issued a set of eight stamps 08 Mar 1984 to commemorate 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Three of these stamps were Air Mail Stamps. All stamps featured Olympic Posters tracing the history of Olympic Games.
A First Day Cover with eight stamps is listed.
60c- Olympic Poster 1964 Olympics 48c- Olympic Poster 1948 London Olympics 36c – OlympicPoster St Louis 1904
Centenary of Olympics -Miniature Sheet of Bangladesh – 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Olympic Stamps- Bangladesh has issued 34 stamps on Summer Olympics from 1976 to 2016. Bangladesh Post Office brought out a booklet cum presentation pack containing all stamps it has issued from 1976 to 2008 Summer Olympics. The same is being listed for the Olympic Collectors.
The 1996 Summer Olympics or XXVI Olympics were held in Atlanta The USA from 19 Jul to 04 Aug 1992. These Olympics were also known as the Centennial Olympic Games. A total of 10,320 athletes from 197 Nations participated in 26 Sports, 37 Disciplines and 271 events. President Bill Clinton of The USA inaugurated the Games. The USA topped the medals tally with 44 Gold Medals.
Bangladesh issued a miniature sheet of four stamps on 19 Jul 1992 to commemorate the Olympics as Centenary Olympics.
4 Taka – Gymnastics Roman Rings 6 Taka – Judo 10 Taka – High Jump 10 Taka – Women Athletics.
