Physical Fitness Sokol Commemorative Stamp
United States · 1965 · 5¢
The stamp features a stylized male figure in an athletic pose, representing physical fitness, alongside the Sokol emblem. Text includes 'Physical Fitness', 'Sokol', 'U.S. Postage', and the '5c' denomination.
Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Sokol athletic organization in the United States, this stamp promotes the importance of physical fitness. It reflects a national emphasis on health and athletic achievement during the mid-20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Stamp designed by Norman Todhunter; inspired by the statue of a discus thrower that stands near the State Department in Washington, DC. · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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