San Marino postage stamps year 1964 – Olympic Games Tokyo Complete set MNH**
🏅 San Marino – 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo Stamp Issue
San Marino issued a series of commemorative postage stamps in 1964 to mark the XVIII Olympic Games held in Tokyo. These stamps were issued on 25 June 1964 and celebrate the international sports event and various Olympic themes.
📬 General Details:
- Country: San Marino
- Event commemorated: Olympic Games, Tokyo 1964
- Issue Date: 25 June 1964
- Designer/Engraver: Corrado Mancioli
- Printing: I.P.S. Rome (Italy)
- Technique: Photogravure
- Watermark: Three feathers in circle shape
- Gum: Water-activated gum
- Perforation: Mostly comb perforation 14 (some may vary)
📮 Stamps in the 1964 Olympic Series
The set includes several denominations, each with unique designs representing athletic themes:
| Value | Subject / Design | Catalog Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lira | Runner / Athletics | Michel 802, Scott 582, Sassone 662 |
| 3 lire | Basketball players | Michel 804, Scott 584, Sassone 664 |
| 15 lire | Sporting theme (e.g., general Olympics) | Michel 807, Scott 587, Sassone 667 |
| 30 lire | (Confirming theme/ design; part of same issue) | Michel 811, Yvert 626 |
| 70 lire | (Another design in the group) | Michel 813, Scott ?, Sassone 671 |
Note: Catalog numbering and subject assignment can vary slightly between different catalog systems (Michel, Scott, Sassone, Yvert).
These stamps are general postage issues (not airmail or special delivery) commemorating the Tokyo 1964 Olympics with designs focused on athletes and Olympic sports scenes.
🧾 Collecting & Catalog Info
- Michel numbers: typically 802–813 for the set.
- Scott numbers: usually 582–593 depending on value and subject.
- Sassone numbers: around 662–671 in Italian catalogues.
- Many listings show these stamps available individually or as a complete set to collectors.
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