Libya issued a series of postage stamps in 1964 commemorating the Summer Olympic Games held in Tokyo. The series includes multiple stamps depicting various Olympic sports such as soccer, cycling, boxing, running, and diving. The stamps have different denominations, including 5, 10, 15, 20, and 35 Libyan millieme.
Specifically, there is a notable stamp featuring diving with a denomination of 35m, which is part of this Olympic series. Additionally, there are imperforate sheets available, such as one featuring football and cycling, which are mint never hinged and in very fine condition.
The series also includes souvenir sheets (s/s) related to the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, available in both perforated and imperforate versions. The stamps are catalogued under various numbers such as Michel 160-165 and FSC 26409, with some souvenir sheets listed as Michel B8 and B8B.
In summary, the 1964 Libya Olympic Games Tokyo stamp series is a multi-stamp set celebrating different sports from the Tokyo Olympics, including special souvenir sheets and imperforate issues, making it a collectible set for philatelists interested in Olympic memorabilia.
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