Olympics Stamps
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Olympics Stamps
Is there a website that has info on new stamp issues?
I am especially interested in 2008 Olympic stamps and stamps showing the Olympic gold medallists (a few countries will produce stamps to honor gold medallists from various sports and countries). I know that I can get info from individual postal administrations' websites, but it would be nice to see a website that is dedicated to new issues from all over the world.
http://www.stampnews.com/
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Stamp Cameroun Sc 403 4 C49 Sheet 1964 Olympic Tokyo M |  |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 18m |
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18 SYDNEY OLYMPIC 2000 STAMP EXHIBITION PINS | |
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US $137.15 | 32m |
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OLYMPIC PIN BEIJING 2008 GOLD STAMP LOGO DESIGN BADGES | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 43m |
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Aust 1998 Olympic Legends 12 sheet Stamps VFU | |
0 Bid | US $9.13 | 1h 9m |
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EMIL ZATOPEK STRIP OF 10 MINT OLYMPIC LEGEND STAMPS 1 | |
0 Bid | US $8.50 | 1h 19m |
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CHINA 2008 Beijing Olympic Fuwa Special Stamps x 5 | |
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US $2.99 | 1h 23m |
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1984 Los Angeles olympic official postage stamps 35C | |
0 Bid | US $1.70 | 1h 34m |
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North Korea Olympic Games Stamp Sheetlet 5 Pieces | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1h 51m |
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4 FIRST DAY ISSUE GOLD STAMPS MOROCCO OLYMPICS EXPO 89 | |
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US $3.48 | 1h 58m |
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2006 Winter Olympic Stamp | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 1h 59m |
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9 Hungary Olympic Games Stamps 1960 | |
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US $2.00 | 2h 15m |
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Stamp Cameroun Sc C45 8 Sheet 1964 Olympic Tokyo M | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 2h 18m |
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Chinese Stamps 2008 12 Olympic Expo Beijing 2008 2008 | |
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US $3.60 | 2h 25m |
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BFC Winter Olympic games US Collectible Stamps Sc2615a | |
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US $5.50 | 2h 28m |
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Paraguay imp stamps MNH Scott 791 798 Tokyo 64 Olympics | |
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US $14.75 | 2h 45m |
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Two 1896 Olympic Stamps Mint Never Hinged | |
10 Bids | US $44.00 | 3h 1m |
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Hong Kong 1992 C60 Olympic Games Stamp 4v set MNH | |
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US $1.50 | 3h 1m |
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Tokyo Olympic All of 20 kinds Stamps Japan 1964 FDC | |
3 Bids | US $16.62 | 3h 5m |
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A M surcharge on two unused 1896 Olympic Stamps | |
18 Bids | US $52.01 | 3h 7m |
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3rd Reich 1936 Summer Olympics 5 Mint 1 Used Stamp | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 3h 28m |
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SC2619 1991 OLYMPIC BASEBALL STAMPS SHEET OF 50 | |
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US $56.95 | 3h 28m |
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USPS 1980 Summer Olympics Stamp Prints w stamps | |
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US $4.00 | 3h 31m |
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USPS 1980 Summer Olympics Wall Poster w stamps | |
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US $4.00 | 3h 31m |
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MACAU MACAO 1988 SEOUL Olympic Games 4v Stamp FDC | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 5h 53m |
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CHINA 2008 Beijing Olympic 2008 Expo StampS S MNH | |
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US $2.50 | 6h 20m |
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Macau 2008 China Beijing Olympic Bird Nest StampS S | |
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US $4.00 | 6h 25m |
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SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES Cathy FREEMAN 45c STAMP BLOCK | |
3 Bids | US $2.40 | 6h 31m |
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SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES SPORTS 45c STAMP SET | |
5 Bids | US $7.66 | 6h 34m |
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SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES SOUVENIR Australian STAMP SET | |
6 Bids | US $7.66 | 6h 37m |
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AUSTRALIAN 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES STAMP COLLECTION Album | |
7 Bids | US $32.00 | 6h 40m |
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GOLDEN REPLICA 1984 US OLYMPIC GAMES STAMPS | |
0 Bid | US $69.99 | 6h 52m |
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USSR Russia 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics Sports Stamps | |
0 Bid | US $1.53 | 6h 57m |
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Italy to Austria mail 1960 olympic games stamps vintage | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 7h 12m |
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Spain 16 stamps Block Olympics 1988 Seou Sports MNH | |
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US $6.16 | 7h 45m |
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Germany 1978 Olympic stamps fencing cycling | |
0 Bid | US $1.53 | 7h 48m |
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Hungary fencing stamp 1972 Olympics stamp is 1973 | |
0 Bid | US $1.53 | 7h 53m |
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2006 CHINA G 12 EMBLEM OF OLYMPIC GREETING STAMP F SHEE | |
0 Bid | US $6.43 | 8h 7m |
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France Stamp 2000 Sydney S S Sport Olympic | |
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US $6.25 | 8h 8m |
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Mongolian fencing stamp 1980 Olympics | |
0 Bid | US $1.53 | 8h 13m |
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Hungary fencing stamp 1964 Olympics | |
0 Bid | US $1.53 | 8h 14m |
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2000 Olympic Sports Sheet Australian MUH Stamps | |
0 Bid | US $7.31 | 8h 58m |
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Nicaragua Sarajevo Olympics 1984 StampsHockey S S MNH | |
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US $6.50 | 9h 21m |
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FRANCE 2000 Sydney Olympics S SStamps Pair MNH XF | |
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US $9.99 | 9h 21m |
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Bulgaria stamps 1983 LA Olympics 1984 Sheets MNH XF | |
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US $60.00 | 9h 22m |
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Central Africa Olympics 1984 Gymnastics StampsS S MNH | |
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US $10.00 | 9h 22m |
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Tchad Chad Olympics LA 1984 impperf Stamps Sets MNH | |
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US $24.99 | 9h 22m |
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Nicaragua Sarajevo Olympics 1984 Set StampsS S VFU | |
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US $3.99 | 9h 23m |
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ANDORRA 2 MINT COMM STAMPS WINTER OLYMPICS 1992 | |
0 Bid | US $3.07 | 9h 25m |
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1956 Melbourne Olympics Collection over 120 stamps | |
1 Bid | US $27.42 | 9h 28m |
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2008 MACAO BEIJING OLYMPIC Sport Venues STAMPMS | |
0 Bid | US $3.35 | 9h 55m |
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Stamp Ukraine XXI Winter Olympic Games Vancouver 2010 | |
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US $3.99 | 9h 57m |
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STAMP DESIGN OLYMPIC PIN KAYAKING EVENT GREAT PINS NEW | |
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US $3.74 | 10h 2m |
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Australia Stamp 2008 Olympics Medallion Cover Sport | |
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US $43.75 | 10h 4m |
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Australia Stamp 2008 Olympics Stamp Sport | |
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US $4.75 | 10h 4m |
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Hong Kong Stamp Beijing 2008 Olympic Events PackSport | |
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US $6.50 | 10h 5m |
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Hong Kong Stamp Beijing 2008 Olympic Events S S Sport | |
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US $4.25 | 10h 5m |
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Hong Kong Stamp Beijing 2008 Olympic Events Sport | |
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US $4.00 | 10h 6m |
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UK Stamp 2008 Olympics Coin Cover Sport | |
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US $57.75 | 10h 7m |
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UK Stamp 2008 Olympics Presentation Pack Sport | |
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US $7.00 | 10h 7m |
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FRANCE 1 MINT COMM STAMP OLYMPIC SPORTS 1984 | |
0 Bid | US $1.31 | 10h 17m |
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518 POLAND OLYMPIC GAMES USED BLOCK STAMP M20 | |
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US $1.00 | 10h 46m |
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100 DIFF OLYMPIC GAMES STAMPS LOT | 0 Bid | US $3.00 | 10h 50m |
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521 POLAND WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES MNH BLOCK STAMPM23 | |
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US $1.50 | 10h 50m |
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1979 Mauritania Stamps Moscow Olympics Runner 431 SS | |
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US $1.25 | 10h 52m |
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2000 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPICS SELECTION OF STAMPS | |
0 Bid | US $35.66 | 10h 58m |
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Uruguay Stamps Yvert 371 3 Olympic Games 1924 MNH MH | |
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US $21.99 | 11h 3m |
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Switzerland Olympic Winter Games 1948 Stamp Poster | |
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US $11.99 | 11h 8m |
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Italy First Day Cover 1960 w 3 Stamps Olympic Games | |
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US $8.99 | 11h 13m |
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ISRAEL STAMPS SOUVENIR SHEET OLYMPICS 1984 SCOTTS 884 | |
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US $2.00 | 11h 13m |
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GREECE GREEK 27 STAMPS 1906 OLYMPICS ATHENS PART OF HIS | |
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US $129.99 | 11h 25m |
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LIBERIA STAMP 1972 MUNICH OLYMPICS A UNUSED NEW | |
0 Bid | US $.74 | 12h 2m |
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HUNGARY STAMPS 1960 OLYMPIC GAMES FG SERIES No 61 | |
0 Bid | US $.02 | 12h 2m |
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ANDORRA 1 MINT COMM STAMP WINTER OLYMPICS JAPAN 1997 | |
0 Bid | US $1.70 | 12h 6m |
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Royal mail Stamps Olympic Paralympic games | |
0 Bid | US $3.86 | 12h 7m |
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Ethiopia Stamps Olympics Mexico MLH VF | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 12h 7m |
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ANDORRA 2 MINT COMM STAMPS OLYMPIC GAMES BARCA 1992 | |
0 Bid | US $2.24 | 12h 8m |
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Golden Memories 1984 Olympic Commem BK and Stamps | |
1 Bid | US $8.99 | 12h 24m |
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Nicaragua Olympic Games 7 Stamp Set S S 1685 92 | |
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US $4.50 | 12h 26m |
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Ivory Coast Olympic Swimming 4 Stamp Mint Set C76 9 | |
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US $5.00 | 12h 26m |
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Nicaragua Olympic Games 7 Stamp Set S S 1675 82 | |
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US $4.50 | 12h 26m |
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1000 DIFF OLYMPIC GAMES STAMPS MINT USED CTO MIXED | 0 Bid | US $54.73 | 12h 50m |
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1976 Olympics STAMPS Innsbruck Downhill C210 SS | |
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US $1.50 | 12h 51m |
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Y5088 Olympic Boxing Stamp Postcard Seoul 1988 | |
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US $9.99 | 13h 3m |
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Y5127 Olympic Boxing Stamp Postcard Robert Peak | |
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US $9.99 | 13h 3m |
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USPS 1984 GOLDEN MOMENTS OLYMPIC COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS | |
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US $26.00 | 13h 16m |
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Guinea Bissau Olympic Cycling 9 Stamp Sheet GB1109 | |
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US $6.00 | 13h 26m |
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1972 YAROlympics Stamps Block of 15 | |
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US $3.50 | 13h 27m |
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Paraguay stamp 1963 Sports Olympic games WS21485 | |
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US $13.00 | 13h 32m |
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Angola 2008 Beijing Olympic S S stamp | |
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US $8.00 | 13h 38m |
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Saint Lucia 2008 Bejing Olympic stamps sport | |
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US $10.50 | 13h 40m |
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Paraguay stamp set MNH olympics Scott 2195 96 | |
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US $2.60 | 13h 42m |
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Paraguay stamp set MNH Barcelona 92 olympics Sc 2312 3 | |
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US $8.85 | 13h 42m |
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10 2010 Olympic Stamps Canadian Loonie Uncirculated | |
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US $15.00 | 13h 45m |
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RUSSIAN OLYMPIC SET OF 10 STAMPS VF | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 13h 47m |
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1984 Olympics 25 Stamps mix Summer in Los Angeles | |
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US $3.95 | 13h 47m |
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Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games Stamp Page | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 13h 52m |
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Hong Kong 1992 Olympic Games Stamp FULL SHEET | |
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US $65.00 | 13h 56m |
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Lisa Fernandez signed Olympic 8x10 JSA Stamp PROOF | |
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US $30.00 | 14h 1m |
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1992 Winter Olympics 3 Envelopes 5 Stamps FDC 01 11 92 | |
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US $6.27 | 14h 1m |
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OLYMPICS TOKYO 1964 LIBERIA 2 X SOUVENIR STAMP SHEETS | |
0 Bid | US $1.31 | 14h 1m |
The Beijing Olympics Emblem: What it Means
Every Olympics emblem conveys a unique message relevant to the host country's culture and aspirations, and China's Olympics seal is certainly no exception. Let's face it, throughout China's long and rich history, the Chinese have held an enduring affinity towards symbolic connotations; it's reflected in their spoken language, specifically Mandarin, within their written characters, their calligraphy, and even their food. Not surprisingly, their Olympics seal, "Dancing Beijing" is filled with symbolic significance, drawing upon shapes and colors that are now standard archetypes in every Chinese psyche.
The form of the running figure is a stylized modification of the Chinese character "Jing" (the latter part of the host city's name), and represents the beauty and significance of life. The curves of the body draw upon the image of the dragon, the ancient benefactor of China. The figure's open arms are an invitation and welcome to the rest of the world, signifying friendship and trust, the underlying role of every host country during this important event.
The artist who created the seal, Zhang Wu, has told world press, "In my designs, humanity is a must. Many foreign friends of mine were shocked when they saw the 'Dancing Beijing,' because they said they had never expected that China would place a single human being in such a high place. I hope the world learns more about China and its people through the emblems and symbols."
The figure is encased within an asymmetric, oval-like shape in the image of an ancient seal, the official stamp, or mark of ownership and identity throughout China. It's a stamp of authority and authenticity. And of course, the Olympics stamp is in red, the color prominently used from ancient days to present to represent the nation.
The color red is seeped within Chinese history and culture, it's considered life-giving and auspicious. It can be found covering the 999 rooms of the historic Imperial Palace and upon the national flag. It represents beauty and life, and was chosen during the Chinese Revolution to represent the proletariat cause of an oppressed people. During modern Spring Festival celebrations, the color red still dominates the scrolls and couplets pasted over doorways for good luck; even small red beans are given as tokens of love, and brides have traditionally worn red silk veils (gaitou) to cover their faces. Red is the essential color rooted within Chinese aesthetics.
"Dancing Beijing" is now engraved as the symbol of China's hopes and aspirations to a country that has over 56 ethnic groups and a population of over 1.3 billion. It is an image that reflects eastern thought and the pride of one the greatest nations on Earth. The emblem proclaims a new beginning that's securely tied to the Middle Kingdom's splendid past.
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