Norvic Philatelics - GB New
Stamps
Commemorative Sheet: The 1908
London Olympic Games - 24 July 2008
This
Commemorative Sheet marks the centenary of the IV Olympiad held at the
White City Stadium in London.
(Note change of issue date from 23 June.)
Royal Mail have said that these
commemorative sheets will be used "...
to mark anniversaries that never quite made it into the stamp
programme." They are A4 in size
(210 x 297mm) similar to the Smilers Sheets sold at Stampex, and those
commissioned by businesses. Whilst these were originally intended to be
used by businesses they are now mainly produced for sale to sports
fans, film fans, and collectors of general memorabilia. Being specially
commissioned, 'Business Smilers' always have an intitial selling price
well over face value, and often (but not always) command a considerable
premium on resale.
The Royal Mail Commemorative
Sheets consist of 10 x 1st class stamps, with commemorative labels and
a commemorative border. These will be sold for £13.50.
Because they are sold at a premium over face value they will not
be listed in most stamp catalogues, but we understand they will be
listed in the Smilers Catalogue under the 'Commemorative Sheet' heading.
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The following are shown
on the labels, and described in the sheet margin:
Baron Pierre de Coubertin, The White City Stadium, Opening Ceremony
(first with athletes marching behind flags), City of London
Toastmaster, US Tug-of-War team;
British boxer Richard Gunn, US Athlete Ray Ewry, British sportswoman
Lottie Dod, US flag bearer Ralph Rose (not dipping the flag to the
King), 60-year-old Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn.
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For
the record: These postmarks have
been announced for the day of issue of this sheet:
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Mint
sheet in special folder - price
£15.00 +
£1.25 P&P UK, £2.50 P&P Worlwide.
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If you wish to purchase more than one sheet, or to pay by sterling
cheque or bank transfer please email
us for details.
Price
£17.50 worldwide
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Price
£16.25
UK, Channel Islands,
Isle of Man
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Covers for this product
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