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Olympic Stories as depicted on Stamps
first olympic stamp
It is interesting to note that the world's earliest postage stamp on a sporting
theme was issued on the occasion of the first Olympic Games held in Athens in
1896. On that occasion a series of 12 stamps were issued by
the host country
Greece. These stamps were issued not only to focus on the greatest sports event
in the international sporting arena but also to create a vast fund required for
conducting the Games. The economic aspect of stamps issued during Olympic Games
is important since the first Olympic Games was on the verge of being cancelled
due to dire need of funds. But at the last minute these little piece of paper
came forward to save the Games. All stamps featured ancient Olympic scenes. On
the occasion of 1996 Olympic, Greece reissued the same 12 stamps highlighting
the importance of hosting the next Olympic Game in Greece where the games first
took place. The four stamps shown here featured Chariot Race and ancient Olympic stadia. In ancient Olympics Chariot race was very eventful event due to its
enthusiasm and adventurous nature.
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Olympic stamp Kaleidoscope
To commemorate XXIII Olympics, India released these Olympic stamps in 1984, three of which are shown here.
Olympic Stories Lot-1
- First Olympic Stamp
- Olympic God Zeus
- Temple of Hera
- Apollo
- Hercules
- Goddess Nike
- Olympic Sculptor
- Olympic Coins
- Chariot Race
- Naked Runners
- Armoured Races
- Olympic Martyr
- Olympic Revenue
- Women Olympian
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