Description

This extensive eight-stamp series was issued a year in advance to build excitement for the XV Winter Olympics in Calgary. Designer Vlasto chose a very plastic style – athletes are shown in full motion, while the backgrounds in soft, pastel gradients perfectly capture the atmosphere of winter competition.

Detailed Set Composition (MNH Condition):

• 50 b: Biathlon – cross-country skier with a rifle against a blue background.

• 1 L: Alpine Skiing (Slalom) – dynamic descent against an orange sky.

• 1.50 L: Ice Hockey – a battle for the puck in classic colors.

• 2 L: Ski Jumping – a jumper's silhouette in flight.

• 3 L: Speed Skating – captured momentum on the ice track.

• 3.50 L: Figure Skating – grace and a spin on the ice.

• 4 L: Alpine Skiing (Downhill) – high speed on a steep slope.

• 5 L: Bobsleigh – a two-man bobsled in the icy run.

Why Is This a Perfect Choice?

• Complete Sports Overview: Few winter series document so many different disciplines in one set.

• Exceptional Aesthetics: Vlasto's style combines sporting realism with an artistic sense of color, making these stamps truly stand out.

• Collector's Staple: For fans of "Olympism" or "Winter Sports" themes, this is a cornerstone set, especially in such immaculate MNH condition.