4c Olympic Winter Games single

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Description
This Olympic Winter Games Issue stamp commemorates the opening of the Eighth Olympic Winter Games, held in Squaw Valley, California, February 18-29, 1960. The first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. They are held every four years. The stamp features the Olympic Rings and a snowflake.
United States; California; Squaw Valley; winter; Olympics; four; years; sports; athlete; games; rings; snowflake
February 18, 1960
Object number
1980.2493.5312
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (dull blue); adhesive / engraving
Place
California
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 1146
National Postal Museum
Topic
Sports
Organizations & Associations
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1980.2493.5312
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8a036141a-7b9c-45ff-b28d-7374fcd74ac3

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