Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Olympic Games, Tokyo (1st Issue)

الألعاب الأولمبية في طوكيو (الاصدار الأول)

ℹ About this set

Regular Issue

1 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.01
SG#: 571
SC#: 446
Color: carmine
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two basketball players competing for the ball near a basketball hoop, with one player jumping to shoot while the other defends, set against the Olympic rings.

2 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.02
SG#: 572
SC#: 447
Color: blue
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Volleyball players in action with one player spiking the ball over a net while teammates and opponents position themselves around the court, with Olympic rings visible in the background.

3 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.03
SG#: 573
SC#: 448
Color: turquoise green
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two football players competing for possession of a soccer ball, with one player attempting to tackle or challenge the other during active play.

4 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.04
SG#: 574
SC#: 449
Color: cinnamon
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two table tennis players engaged in a match across a ping pong table, with one player serving or returning the ball to his opponent.

5 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.05
SG#: 575
SC#: 450
Color: violet
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: A runner in mid-stride during a race, with another runner visible in the background, capturing the dynamic motion of Olympic track competition.

35 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.06
SG#: 576
SC#: 451
Color: vermilion
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two cyclists racing on bicycles in aerodynamic positions, demonstrating the speed and intensity of Olympic cycling competition.

50 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.07
SG#: 577
SC#: 452
Color: bright green
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two fencers engaged in combat with swords extended toward each other in classic fencing stance, representing the precision and skill of Olympic fencing.

100 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.08
SG#: 578
SC#: 453
Color: chocolate
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: A pole vaulter captured mid-vault, arching over the crossbar with pole in hand, demonstrating the athletic grace and technical skill required for this Olympic event.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

200 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.SS01
SG#: MS579
SC#: (note after 453)
Color: light blue
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: A souvenir sheet featuring the same pole vaulting scene as the 100 fils stamp, with the athlete clearing the bar in an elegant display of Olympic athleticism.
Notes: 88mm x 64mm

Perforation & Error Varieties

1 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.01i01
SG#: (571 imperf)
SC#: (446 imperf)
Color: carmine
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Basketball players competing for the ball near a hoop, identical to the perforated version but issued as an imperforate variety without perforations.

2 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.02i01
SG#: (572 imperf)
SC#: (447 imperf)
Color: blue
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Volleyball action scene with players at the net, matching the perforated design but produced as an imperforate variety without perforations.

3 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.03i01
SG#: (573 imperf)
SC#: (448 imperf)
Color: turquoise green
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Football players contesting for the ball, sharing the same design as the perforated version but issued as an imperforate variety.

4 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.04i01
SG#: (574 imperf)
SC#: (449 imperf)
Color: cinnamon
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two table tennis players engaged in a match across a table, with one player serving while the other prepares to return, set against a gradient background with Olympic rings visible above.

5 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.05i01
SG#: (575 imperf)
SC#: (450 imperf)
Color: violet
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: A runner in mid-stride wearing athletic clothing, with another runner visible in the background, captured in dynamic motion against a purple gradient background with Olympic rings.

35 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.06i01
SG#: (576 imperf)
SC#: (451 imperf)
Color: vermilion
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two cyclists racing on bicycles in competitive positions, leaning forward aerodynamically as they pedal, shown against a red gradient background with Olympic rings displayed.

50 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.07i01
SG#: (577 imperf)
SC#: (452 imperf)
Color: bright green
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: Two fencers in protective gear engaged in a fencing bout, with swords extended toward each other in classic dueling positions, set against a green gradient with Olympic rings above.

100 Fils

JS#: P1964-04.08i01
SG#: (578 imperf)
SC#: (453 imperf)
Color: chocolate
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 01-Jun-1964
Description: A pole vaulter captured mid-jump, clearing the bar with his pole extended, demonstrating the athletic technique of this Olympic track and field event against a brown gradient background.

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