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Swimmer, designed and engraved by Georges Bétemps, and issued by Mali on July 19, 1965 to publicize the first All-Africa Games, played from July 18, 1965 to July 25, 1965 in Brazzaville, Congo, Scott No. 81. - nethryk  |
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Here is an image of an airmail stamp depicting a runner holding a torch, designed by veteran American magazine art director Suren H. Ermoyan, engraved by William K. Schrage (vignette), Matthew D. Fenton (frame), and Howard F. Sharpless (lettering), and issued by the USA on August 27, 1959 to publicize the Third Pan American Games, which opened that day in Chicago, Illinois, Scott No. C56. - nethryk  |
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German cover commemorating opening of 1968 Olympics in Mexico. Stamps are two semi postals picturing Rudolf Harbig, runner (SC#B435) and Carl Diem, sports organizer (SC#B437). Surcharge was for Federation for the Promotion of the 1972 Munich Olympics.  |
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Great scans  You are hereby awarded todays Kardashian plinth, for great image manipulation. PS: I have it on good account, that the image on the 5c is NOT and early Greek Pizza delivery boy. |
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Biathlon, designed by Romanian artist Eugen Palade, printed by photogravure, and issued by Romania on October 25, 1971 as one of a set of six stamps publicizing the 11th Winter Olympic Games, held in Sapporo, Japan, February 3 to 13, 1972, Scott No. 2296. - nethryk  |
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Canoe racing, designed by French painter and engraver André Jacquemin (1904-1992), engraved by Jules Piel, and issued on November 28, 1953, Scott No. 703, Y&T No. 963. - nethryk  |
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That China set is one of my favourites. Unusual pastel shades and efficiency of design.   |
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I found this picture this morning and I am posting the stamp again.  Hot race in icy cold Hulun Buir, China. The traditional Naadam Mongolian horsemen come to Festival with their camels to the contest. The race is part of dedicated five-year plan in China, to attract more tourists to the region   |
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