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1924: Olympic Games, Paris (Design E Becker; Engraver G Parison
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Later this month eyes will be on Paris but I would guess in 1924 one would have to rely on the radio or newspapers. Radio of course was in its infancy and the BBC had many firsts for that year including the first Shipping Forecast which is still telling us what the weather forecast for Viking, North and South Utsira etc will be as it gradually works its way around the other 29 shipping areas of sea. The stamp has winged victory and the sights of Paris but I can't see the Eiffel Tower so
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1996: Autumn Philatelic Exhibition (Design - Christian Broutin)
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here it is.
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1953: Sports (Design Andre Jacquemin
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At this point I discovered I did not have many other Summer Olympic stamps from France,
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1996: Centenary of the Modern Olympics
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apart from this one of a discus thrower, however a briefly existing entity which issued stamps for two years, came to my rescue
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1968: French Olympic Champions
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with a map of France and French champions.
Sunday Stamps theme this week - Norther Hemisphere - See It On A Postcard
6 comments:
I guess the Olympic Games are very different nowadays. What would 1924 sportspeople think if they landed in 1024?
I remember listening to the radio to get the hourly updates of the results. (and I still like listening to the Shipping Forecast, when I remember!)
Those first two French stamps are a neat contrast in style!
The maps show so many regions.
I have not heard of the Mahra State before. All interesting stamps.
A very pretty 1996 with the patchwork Eiffel tower. Mahra State, an M I dont' have! Yet...
The harlequin "tour Eiffel " is my favorite
The 1924 BBC Shipping Forecast stamp is such a unique find and fascinating. I love all the historical details! i wonder how much it has changed since then? It must be interesting to see how weather forecasting has evolved.
Gearing Up for the Games
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