Which USPS Olympics Stamps Are Your Favorite?

My favorites are from 1932, Scott 716, 718 and 719. But that was not a choice in your poll.

I concur with Germania. My vote was going to be for the 1932 set for the summer games in Los Angeles.

I too would have voted for the 1932 issue had it been on your poll. Think perhaps you have a winner even though you didn't offer it as an option.

U596, but . . .

I appreciate the love for classic stamps, but this forum category is for modern stamps post 1940.

I started collecting in the early 1970's, so my vote is for the 1972 set. For nostalgic reasons more than anything. I started concentrating on 19th century USA in the 1980's, and stopped buying new issues completely. I don't even KNOW what some of the later (post-2000??) Olympic Issues even look like. I bet some of the later ones look nicer than the 1972 issue, but I voted based on nostalgia. THAT'S my favorite! Best looking / best subject matter?? I doubt 1972 would win that - it might even come in last place under those criteria.

I had to vote for 1984, that is the only year "my" Olympic sport was pictured on US stamped paper.

Parcelpostguy: Are you a former Olympian or did you excel at a sport recreationally that was featured on the stamp?

I represented the US internationally, trained many times with various US Olympic and Paralympic teams but no Olympics for me, except in the stands. Philately gave me something I could do during odd free hours or when repairing from being broken.

You still forgot 1960 and 2002. My top 3: 1994, 1992, 1996.

Parcelpostguy: That's neat. Do you know why the USPS didn't issue Olympic themed stamps for the 2000, 2012, 2016 summer or 2014 winter games?

sotwuser: Those are my favorite years too. I love the large size, rich vibrant colors and artistry of those stamps. Wish more present day commemorative stamps looked as bold as those.

The USPS stopped issuing stamps with the Olympic rings symbol due to licensing issues with the Olympic organization.