Umm al Qiwain year 1972 History of Olympics postage stamps S/S
That is a fascinating and extensive set of stamps! Umm al Qiwain (one of the former Trucial States, now part of the UAE) issued a large number of colorful, topical stamps, and their 1972 Olympic issues are particularly grand.
The stamp set “Umm al Qiwain 1972 History of Olympics,” is actually part of a larger, highly collectible series issued for the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics and Sapporo Winter Olympics.
🏛️ The “History of Olympics” Set
This specific issue is best known for the large souvenir sheet containing many individual stamps, illustrating the history and variety of Olympic sports.
| Issue Type | Quantity | Key Features/Themes | Michel No. |
| Souvenir Sheet | 16 Stamps in one large sheet | Titled “Olympic Games,” featuring various sports like Athletics, Cycling, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Weightlifting. This is the main “History of Olympics” style sheet. | Mi. 938/53 |
| Separate Set | 30 Stamps (Airmail Issue) | Titled “Winners of Olympic Games – Munich, Germany 1972.” These stamps depict gold medal winners from various events like Swimming (Mark Spitz), High Diving, Javelin, Wrestling, Cycling, and more. |
