Envelope and Stamps, Los Angeles Olympic 1984

Envelope and Stamps, Los Angeles Olympic 1984 1984

Otto & Chris, Patonga Beach NSW, from a concept by Don Goodwin. (stamp designs) Otto & Chris (cover design)

Registration number

1086560

Artist/maker

Otto & Chris, Patonga Beach NSW, from a concept by Don Goodwin. (stamp designs) Otto & Chris (cover design)

Publisher

Australia Post

Title

Envelope and Stamps, Los Angeles Olympic 1984

Production date

1984

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions (H x W x D)

10.4 x 19 cm

Inscriptions

obverse: First Day of Issue / 25 July 1984 / Melbourne 3000 verso; OLYMPIC GAMES 1984 / The world''''s top amateur athletes will be assembled at Los Angeles from 28 July to 12 August 1984 for the games of the XXII Olympiad. To compete in the Olympic Games calls for absolute endeavour. Australia''''''''s 1984 Olympic Games stamps symbolically depict this endeavour at the three fundamental stages of competition: Before the Event - that moment of intense concentration, of mental psyching and nervous pressure; During the Event - a phase of sheer power and ultimate drive; and After the Event - the moment of elation and exhilaration that comes from having competed and done your best.

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Los Angeles Olympics, 1980s, Philately, Stamps, Envelopes, Olympic Games,

Summary

A special 1984 Olympic Games envelope with three limited edition stamps released for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The stamps are designed to represent the three stages of competition: before, during, and after. The envelope also has a 'First Day of Issue' stamp on it, showing a Koala standing in front of the Olympic Flag.