Poland year 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics stamps set

Poland year 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics stamps set

Poland issued a significant and popular philatelic series for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. This release is typically collected as a complete set of individual stamps plus one (or sometimes two) commemorative souvenir sheets.

1. The Main Stamp Set (8 Values)

The main set consists of eight stamps, each featuring a different Olympic discipline. These stamps are known for their vibrant, stylized mid-century modern artwork.

• Quantity: 8 stamps
• Designs: Various sports including Fencing, Boxing, Rowing, Basketball, Cycling, and Track & Field.
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Scott: #1257 – #1264
  • Michel: #1514 – #1521
  • Yvert & Tellier: #1370 – #1377
• Value: Generally very affordable. A complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set typically sells for $3 – $6 USD, while Cancelled to Order (CTO) sets can often be found for under $2.

2. The Souvenir Sheets (MSS)

There is one primary souvenir sheet associated with this Summer Games set, though a second sheet for the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Games is often grouped with it by collectors.

XVIII Summer Olympics (Tokyo)

This is the “main” sheet you are likely looking for. It features a larger, more intricate design often incorporating the Olympic rings and the Tokyo Games emblem.

• Catalogue Numbers: Scott #1265, Michel Block 33.
• Design: Usually features a central stamp with various sporting icons in the margins.
• Market Price: Between $2 – $5 USD for a standard MNH copy.

IX Winter Olympics (Innsbruck)

Since both games occurred in 1964, Poland also released a souvenir sheet for the Winter Games earlier that year.

• Catalogue Numbers: Scott #1221, Michel Block 32.
• Design: Features winter sports like Skiing or Figure Skating.