Title

Scott Catalogue USA 1146

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

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February 18, 1960

Object number

1980.2493.5312

Printer

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Topic

Sports

Organizations & Associations

U.S. Stamps

Place

California

United States of America

Medium

paper; ink (dull blue); adhesive / engraving

National Postal Museum

Type

Postage Stamps