| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | January 25, 1932 |
| Year | 1932 |
| Denomination |
2¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.02 | Color | Red |
| Issue Location | Lake Placid, N.Y. |
| Size | 0.75 by 0.87 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
This special stamp was issued in honor of the International Olympic Winter Games held at Lake Placid, N.Y., in February, 1932.
The stamp is a horizontal rectangle 0.75 by 0.87 inch in dimension, printed in red ink and inclosed in a single-line border. Across the top of the stamp in a straight line are the words "United States postage" in white Roman, and directly below in white lettering is the wording "III Olympic Winter Games."
The central design is a representation of a ski jumper in action, in the position of descent from right to left, with a background formed by a snow-covered mountain landscape and overcast sky. Across the base of the central design in two lines in dark Gothic lettering appears the wording "Lake Placid, New York", and the dates "February 4–13, 1932." In each lower corner is a large white numeral "2." Extending across the bottom of the stamp between the numerals are the words "Two cents" in white Roman.
The new commemorative stamp was first placed on sale at the post office in Lake Placid, N.Y., on January 25, 1932.