This is a French maximum card with a first day (premier jour) cancellation of a 1972 Winter Olympics French postage stamp. The title on the back of the postcard is Jeux de Sapporo (Sapporo Games). The photo source is Office National du Tourisme Japonais.
The 1972 Winter Olympics were held in Sapporo, Japan. This was the first time that the Winter Olympics were held outside Europe or North America. Sapporo had, however, originally been chosen as host for the 1940 Winter Olympics. Japan resigned as host after invading China in 1937, and the 1940 Olympics were later canceled due to war.
The 1972 Winter Olympics were held in Sapporo, Japan. This was the first time that the Winter Olympics were held outside Europe or North America. Sapporo had, however, originally been chosen as host for the 1940 Winter Olympics. Japan resigned as host after invading China in 1937, and the 1940 Olympics were later canceled due to war.
What a cool card and stamp! Thanks for sharing... Happy PFF:)
ReplyDeletewow....I loved to see the video with Gustavo Thoeni: he was my hero when I was growing up [I'm from Italy, born in a town at the foot of the Alps]. I remember when he won...good memories :) thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard, too!!!
Interesting info on 1940, great postcard. PFF...
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice nod to the Olympics. Great card and stamp. Happy PFF.
ReplyDeleteGood one. No "agony of defeat". Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteI'm having such a great time watching the Olympics and this is the perfect post for this current event! Happy PFF
ReplyDeletePerfect! I'm enjoying the Olympics and this card brings back memories. A rich history of hosting countries - Hitler's Germany for one - and the Cold War being fought, not on land but on ice with figure skates.
ReplyDeletegreat post! time difference here in italy is making following many of the events difficult here this year, but i have really been hooked on snowboard cross! happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteHow appropriate for this time when we are all glued to our TV watching.
ReplyDeleteVery timely, and a great card!
ReplyDeleteVery relevant!
ReplyDeleteCool! Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I loved the video clips. The Winter Olympics are my favorite.
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