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Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (dull blue); adhesive / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
California
United States of America
Date:
February 18, 1960
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
Topic:
Sports  Search this
Organizations & Associations  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.5312
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8a036141a-7b9c-45ff-b28d-7374fcd74ac3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.5312