III Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid
United States · 1932 · 2¢
The stamp features a dynamic depiction of a speed skater in action, with the inscription 'III Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid N.Y. 1932' and 'U.S. Postage 2 Cents'.
This stamp commemorates the III Olympic Winter Games, held in Lake Placid, New York, from February 4-13, 1932. It was issued during the Great Depression, highlighting a moment of national pride and international cooperation.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
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