Front:
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NCHORACE
JAN
10
1988
22USA
99502
OLYMPICS 88
Back:
WINTER OLYMPICS 1988
First Day of Issue: January 10, 1988
First Issue Location: Anchorage, Alaska
The thrill as an Olympic skier deftly navigates the
treacherous slalom course ... the amazement as paired
skaters drift elegantly, perfectly timed to the music and
to each other ... the excitement as speed skaters bolt
to the finish at break-neck speeds: these are the moments
of Winter Olympics history, moments spectators share
as they watch the world's best amateur athletes compete
for that elusive gold medal. The 1988 Winter Olympics
in Calgary, Canada, honor centuries of pride in the per-
fectly toned body ... in the determination to
win ... and in the competitive spirit. It is a time for
nations to come together as friends, and for amateur
athletes to experience the ultimate in international com-
petition. The Games represent a standard for all, and a
chance to compete with the best in the world. For the
spectator, they are an opportunity to share the experi-
ence, and to bask in the beauty of perfectly executed
sport. The stamp on this Maximum Card was issued by
the United States to salute The 1988 Winter Olympics.
No. 88-3
©1988 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Tom McNeely.
