On March 27, 1928, the Netherlands issued a commemorative series of stamps celebrating the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam. This vibrant collection showcases a variety of sports and embodies the country’s pride in hosting this prestigious event.
Overview of the 1928 Issue
These stamps were crafted using the offset printing technique and featured Wz. 2X watermark. Each design depicts a specific sport and utilizes various perforation measurements:
- A: L 11½
- B: L 11½:12
- C: L 12
- D: L 12:11½
Denominations, Variations, and Values
- MiNr. 205 C: 1½ C (+1 C) Dark Green, Sport: Rowing, Value: €5 (unused), €2 (used)
- MiNr. 206 B: 2 C (+1 C) Lilac, Sport: Fencing, Value: €5 (unused), €2.50 (used)
- MiNr. 207 C: 5 C (+1 C) Green, Sport: Football, Value: €10 (unused), €3 (used)
- MiNr. 208 C: 7½ C (+2½ C) Light Blue, Sport: Sailing, Value: €15 (unused), €2 (used)
- MiNr. 209 C: 7½ C (+2½ C) Orange, Sport: Shot Put, Value: €17 (unused), €2.20 (used)
- MiNr. 210 D: 10 C (+2 C) Carmine Red, Sport: Running, Value: €30 (unused), €7.50 (used)
- MiNr. 210A: Perforation 11½, Value: €30 (unused), €7.50 (used)
- MiNr. 210D: Perforation 12:11½, Value: €100 (unused), €85 (used)
- MiNr. 211 C: 15 C (+2 C) Blue, Sport: Show Jumping, Value: €40 (unused), €5 (used)
- MiNr. 212 A: 30 C (+3 C) Dark Brown, Sport: Boxing, Value: €80 (unused), €26 (used)
- Set Price (8 Values): €200 (unused), €50 (used)
Print Quantities
- MiNr. 205: 502,570
- MiNr. 206: 428,592
- MiNr. 207: 461,657
- MiNr. 208: 526,485
- MiNr. 209: 545,599
- MiNr. 210: 452,787
- MiNr. 211: 449,856
- MiNr. 212: 316,186
Historical Significance
This stamp series is a tribute to the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, marking a proud moment in Dutch sports history. Each stamp not only reflects the sport it represents but also serves as a historical keepsake of the Netherlands’ contribution to the Olympic movement.
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