This collection presents a trio of official United States Postal Service first day covers, each issued to commemorate the centennial of the modern Summer Olympic Games in 1996, held in Atlanta, Georgia. Produced by the Postal Commemorative Society, each cover features a striking black-and-white illustration representative of an Olympic sport—Equestrian, Women’s Softball, and Men’s Swimming—accompanied by a color Olympic sports-themed 32-cent stamp and a “First Day of Issue” postmark from Washington, D.C., dated May 2, 1996. Each page includes an informative summary highlighting the historical context and significance of its respective sport within the Olympic games. These covers are specially mounted on descriptive portfolio sheets, ideal for collectors interested in Olympic, sports, or philatelic memorabilia. The set is preserved in excellent presentation condition, showing minimal handling, as pictured.
1996 Summer Olympic Games First Day Cover Set: Equestrian, Women's Softball, Men's Swimming, Postal
This collection presents a trio of official United States Postal Service first day covers, each issued to commemorate the centennial of the modern Summer Olympic Games in 1996, held in Atlanta, Georgia. Produced by the Postal Commemorative Society, each cover features a striking black-and-white illustration representative of an Olympic sport—Equestrian, Women’s Softball, and Men’s Swimming—accompanied…
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