Here are images of the three stamps in a sports set, designed and engraved by Albert Decaris, and issued by Cameroun on July 11, 1964 to publicize the Tropics Cup, held in Cameroun's capital, Yaoundé, July 11-19, Scott Nos. 398-400.
Valentine's Day Special: Here are images of "his and her" stamps depicting javelin throwers, both issued in 1959. Pierced hearts, anyone?
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Male javelin thrower, a semi-postal (charity) stamp printed by photogravure, and issued for use in Ifni on November 23, 1959 for Stamp Day, Scott No. B45.
Female javelin thrower, designed by Czech artist Mario Stretti, combined engraved by Bohdan Roule and photogravure, and issued by Czechoslovakia on February 14, 1959, Scott No. 896.
Here is an image of an engraved stamp depicting a baseball player at bat, designed by Lee Keun-moon, and issued (South) Korea on September 4, 1982 to publicize the 27th World Amateur Baseball Championship Series, held in Seoul, Scott No. 1311.
Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933) was the ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar, and was also a Test cricketer who played for the English cricket team, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Here is an image of a stamp depicting the sportsman maharaja batting, printed by photogravure, and issued by India on September 27, 1973 to commemorate his birth centenary, Scott No. 591, plus an image of an autographed card with a photograph of Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji.
High jump, designed by Russian artist Vasili Vasilievich Zavialov (1906-1972), printed by photogravure, and issued by Russia (USSR) on August 7, 1949 as one of a set of eight sports stamps, Scott No. 1383, Zagorski No. 1325.
Here are images of the three stamps in a sports set, designed by Czech artist Ota Nalezinek (1930- ), engraved by Pierre Béquet, and issued by Luxembourg on September 8, 1975, Scott Nos. 566-68.
Runners, designed by Tunisian artist Ali Bellagha (1924-2006), printed by lithography, and issued by Tunisia on February 17, 1963 to publicize the 13th Cross-Country Championships, Scott No. 437.
Runner, map, and lighthouse, designed by Saint-Pierre artist Rolande Ruel, engraved by Jacky Larrivière, and issued for use in Saint Pierre & Miquelon on June 23, 1990 to publicize the annual Miquelon 25K Race, Scott No. 549.
Runner, printed by photogravure, and issued by Japan on October 13, 1979 to publicize the 34th National Athletic Meet, held in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Scott No. 1384.
Elin Oihonna Kallio (1859-1927) was a pioneering Finnish gymnast who in 1876 founded the first Finnish association for female gymnasts. Here is an image of a stamp depicting a woman gymnast performing with a hoop in rhythmic gymnastics, designed by Finnish artist Olavi Vepsäläinen (1927-1993), engraved by Reijo Achrén, and issued by Finland on November 14, 1959 to commemorate Elin Kallio's birth centenary, Scott No. 365, Facit No. 517, plus a YouTube link to an entertaining rhythmic gymnastics hoop montage.
Woman Alpine skier, an airmail stamp designed by Italian artist Roberto Franzoni (1882-1969), engraved by Mazzini Canfarini, and issued by San Marino on April 20, 1953, Scott No. C90.
France Catalog codes: Michel FR 1102 Yvert et Tellier FR 1074 Stamp Number FR 803 AFA number FR 1110 Issued on: 1956-07-07 Expiry date: 1957-12-07 Perforation: comb 13 Printing: Recess Size: 21.45 x 36 mm Colors: Blue violet | Violet Face value: 50 #8355; - French franc Print run: 101,575,000
Long jumper, wild primrose, and view of mountainous area of Chichibu, printed by photogravure, and issued by Japan on October 22, 1967 to publicize the 22nd National Athletic Meeting, held in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Scott No. 933.
Here are images of the two stamps in a set depicting various athletes, designed by A. Perone, printed by lithography, and issued by Italy on June 26, 1971 to publicize Youth Games, Scott Nos. 1044 & 1045. Designs: Skiing, basketball, and volleyball; Gymnastics, cycling, track and swimming.
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