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1996 Summer Games First Day Covers Set: Basketball, Gymnastics, Canoeing With Descriptive Cards (3)

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Worthington, Ohio, US

Set of three commemorative First Day Covers issued for the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia, each accompanied by detailed Postal Commemorative Society information cards. Each envelope features an official United States 32-cent stamp, an illustrated cachet depicting the Olympic sports featured (Men’s Basketball, Men’s Gymnastics, and Men’s Canoeing), and a postmark dated May 2,…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

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Set of three commemorative First Day Covers issued for the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia, each accompanied by detailed Postal Commemorative Society information cards. Each envelope features an official United States 32-cent stamp, an illustrated cachet depicting the Olympic sports featured (Men’s Basketball, Men’s Gymnastics, and Men’s Canoeing), and a postmark dated May 2, 1996 from Washington, DC, marking the First Day of Issue. The information cards describe the history and significance of each sport within the Olympic tradition, providing a rich context for collectors and sports history enthusiasts alike. All items are printed on album-ready paper, each with pre-punched holes for organized display and preservation. The envelopes and cards appear well preserved with sharp print and vivid imagery, offering a unique tribute to Olympic history and philatelic collecting.