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Pre-Olympic Days 1952
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Pre-Olympic Days 1952

Germany · 1952 · 90 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized depiction of an athlete, possibly a discus or javelin thrower, in motion, with the text 'Vorolympische Festtage 1952' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST'.

Issued by West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1952 to commemorate the 'Pre-Olympic Days', a series of sporting events held in anticipation of the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

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