Centennial Olympic Stamp Collection Grand Series

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Publisher: Honor by Guangdong Provincial Philatelic Corporation
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Features: Ultimate Rare Collection Includes All 31 Sets of Olympic Host Country Stamps
"" (The Century of Olympic Stamps Collection) Includes All Olympic Host Country Stamps Issued from the First Athens 1896 Olympics to the 27th Sydney 2000 Olympics, A Total of 356 Stamps, 55 Small Full Sheets, 11 Small First Day Covers, and 5 Small Sheets, Summing Up to 131 Sets, an Immense Collection. These Exquisitely Designed Stamps Not Only Reflect the Humanistic Characteristics and National Traits of the Host Countries but Also Interpret Their Unique Understanding of the Olympics. They Are Also Witnesses to the History of the Modern Olympics and Human History for a Century. Many Stamps Have Endured the Turmoil of the World, the Fogs of War, and Have Survived Until Today. These Stamps Are Extremely Valuable Due to Their Immense Historical Significance and Legendary Stories, Making Them Historical Relics. They Are Irreplaceable, and Their Value Cannot Be Measured in Money. Ultimate Collection, Only 161 Sets Remain, with Cultural Relic Value
"The Century of Olympic Stamps Collection" Contains Only 161 Sets Worldwide, with All Host Country Stamps Fully Collected. This Magnificent Work Is a World First, as Many Early Stamps Have Been Lost, Damaged, or Disappeared Over Time, Making Them Extremely Rare. The Athens 1896 Olympic Stamps Are Only Available in 31 Sets, with Only One in Perfect Condition and the Rest Used on Postal Covers. The Olympic Host Country Stamps from 1920 to 2000 Are Also Only Found in 130 Complete Sets.
Infinite Appreciation Value, Market Value $4,949.45
"The Century of Olympic Stamps Collection" Has Infinite Appreciation Potential and Extremely High Investment Value. First, the Total Value of All 27 Olympic Host Country Sets, Summed Up as Individual Sets, Stands at $4,949.45 (Based on the 98 International Philatelic Market Price as Reference). Second, All Host Country Stamps of the Century Are Included, with a Collection of 160 Sets, a World-First in Philatelic History and Market, Whose Value Will Undoubtedly Rise.
Magnificent Masterpiece, Grand and Elegant Packaging
This Album Ties in Olympic History to Review the Glory of the Past and Look Forward to a Brighter Future for the Olympics in the New Millennium, Supporting Beijing's Bid for the 2008 Olympics. The Entire Album Is Full of Grandeur, a Rare Masterpiece in the World of Philately, Making Dreams Come True for Many Collectors and Connoisseurs. The Cover Design and Inner Text Are Designed by Global Commercial Imaging. The Album Is a Large-Format Exquisite Bound Book with Elegant and Gorgeous Packaging. It Uses 300g Japanese Wove Paper, Six-Color Heidelberg Printing with Varnish, and the Box Lining Is Made of Brazilian Rosewood. The Cover Is Laser-Engraved with the Olympic Five Rings Surrounded by Olive Branches, and the Outer Packaging Is a Full-Leather Bag with Deep Brown Double-Layer Calfskin and Italian Craftsmanship.
Authority Certification
13 Experts, 5 Doctors, and 3 Masters Rigorously Verified and Dedicated Their Efforts. International Philatelic Authority Alberto Bolaffi Research Institute A Panel of 13 Experts from the Alberto Bolaffi Research Institute Conducted a Rigorous Appraisal Process, Scientifically Evaluating Each Stamp in the Album. Subsequently, a Review Committee of Eight from the China Postal Museum Carefully Verified Each Appraisal Result Before Issuing a Numbered Collecting Certificate.
Rare Stamp Appreciation
Valuable Cultural Relic-Level Stamps—The 1896 Greek Athens Olympic Stamps
The Beginning of the Modern Olympics Was Full of Challenges, with Severe Financial Shortages. Baron de Coubertin, the "Father of the Olympics," Turned to the Greek Crown Prince for Help. To Resolve the Financial Issue, the Greek Government Allocated 400,000 Drachmas to the Postal Department, Which Used This Funding to Issue This Set of Stamps at a Premium, Raising the Necessary Funds for the First Modern Olympics to Take Place as Scheduled. The Issuance of the Athens Olympic Stamps Not Only Solved the Financial Problem but Also Set a Precedent for Future Olympic Stamp Issues, Making Them the World's First Sports Stamps. From Then On, Sports and Stamps Became Intertwined, Their Bonds Running Deep.