Stamp Community Family of Web Sites
Thousands of stamps, consistently graded, competitively priced and hundreds of in-depth blog posts to read








Stamp Community Forum
 
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!

1972 Germany Olympic Postmarks

 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 4 / Views: 1,171Next Topic  
Valued Member

United States
132 Posts
Posted 02/16/2020   7:28 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add rugface to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
I'm looking for information regarding 1972 Germany Munich Olympic postmarks. I've googled extensively, searched ebay, and searched the GPS (Germany Philatelic Society) journal index without success.

I've come across a large selection of cacheted cards (50+) with various city postmarks. The cachet and postmark say "Postage Stamps Advertise [promote] the Munich Olympics", "Mobile Exhibition", and/or "Postage Stamp Exhibition". The dates range from 4 April 1972 to 18 August 1972. There is only one city for each date in this accumulation.

I also came across a large selection (again 50+) of cards and covers with postmarks from various cities and showing a sport or event related to the olympics. These cards/covers have no cachets. They have a handwritten number notation in the lower left corner. Could this be a catalog ID number of some sort?

Any information regarding these items would be most appreciated. Thank you.


Send note to Staff

Pillar Of The Community
United States
3224 Posts
Posted 02/17/2020   02:26 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add hy-brasil to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
The German philatelic press would be the source of more info if they have archives available going back to 1972. I would be curious about whether 50+ cancels for the traveling stamp exhibit was a complete set of every city.

The second cover has a special cancel that commemorates a sporting event (handball) held at a specific location and date (Augsburg, August 26). Again, the question is which events had such cancels in the 1972 summer games. This type cancel has become part of most if not all Olympic games since then, summer and winter.
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
Pillar Of The Community
France
2932 Posts
Posted 02/17/2020   08:02 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add vayolene to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
Valued Member
United States
132 Posts
Posted 02/17/2020   11:56 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add rugface to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Thank you hy-brasil and vayolene! Very much appreciated.

hy-brasil: Exactly my question -- what is a complete list/inventory of the cacheted cards and the postmarks.

vayolene: Very helpful website! The listing shows the cards and covers for sale. I'll have to check my holdings against the listing and see how they match up. The cards/covers I have are for sale at 3€ each.

I would really like to find a complete listing/inventory for these cards and postmarks. The joy of the hunt!
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
Valued Member
United States
132 Posts
Posted 02/17/2020   1:49 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add rugface to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
I've compared what I have with the website list.

a) Cacheted cards: I have all on the list plus one for Straubing 1.

b) For the postmarks (w/o cachet): I have some of those listed plus many that are not listed. The only sport specifically listed for Munich/Munchen 2 is gymnastics. I have the postmark with many other sports.

Certainly an interesting subject for further study!
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
  Previous TopicReplies: 4 / Views: 1,171Next Topic  
 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

  Question Regarding My Grandfather's Stamp Collection
  How Did Engravers At Babn In 1980 Make Changes To An Engraved Cylinder?
  Louisville & Nashville Rail Road CO Postcards And Mail Related Items
  Unusual World War 1 Patriotic War Effort Fundraising Postcards
  Almost There, One More Stamp To Go.share Your Pages Missing One Stamp
  Do You Collect Hungarian Philately With A Judaic Focus?
  Vertical Line Across 2 Stamps Of Bk291
  Difference Between 6096A And 6096B ?
  Need To Know If These Stamps Are Real Errors And Worth Certifying
  Sweden 1.40kr Fluorescent Paper - Interesting Letter
  Patriotic Covers During The Civil War
  Tracking Standard Envelopes? (Imb / Informed Visibility). Intelligent Mail Barcodes.
  Caught In The Mail: Using A "muster" (Specimen) As Postage A Month Early!
  Looking For Ken Pugh Fakes & Forgeries Books / Manuals
  Sending Invoices For Ebay International Orders
  Collecting Aerograms/Air Letters
  #u536 Pre-First Day Cover
  "it's Just Me" Quarterly Stamp Show On August 7th, 8th, & 9th 2026 In Nashville, TN
  Any Info On A Scotts US 65 Imperf On Left
  Any Tips On Identifying Scott 6107 - 6112
  Scott US 406c The Search Continues
  Nashville Philatelic Society-Your Invitation To Our Auction Night Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026
  Help Identifying Pair Of Vertically Perforated 1 Cent Franklins
  Help Identify French Local And Colonial Revenues
  Plating Help Requested: KGV 1½d Brown - Potential Crown Flaw And Watermark Check

Go to Top of Page

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Stamp Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Stamp Community Family - All rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Stamp Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use    Advertise Here
Stamp Community Forum © 2007 - 2026 Stamp Community Forums
It took 0.14 seconds to lick this stamp. Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.05