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Golden Moments: a Collection of United States 1984 Commemorative Olympic Issues

$145
£110.60
€125.94
CA$203.77
A$222.24
CHF 117.73
MX$2,664.33
NOK 1,499.32
SEK 1,371.02
DKK 940.91

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Golden Moments: A Collection of United States 1984 Commemorative Olympic Issues MICHENER, James A. (foreword) Published by United States Postal Service, Washington, DC, 1984 Numerous color illustrations. A superb, tight first edition of what's really a study of "Paintings and 1984 Olympic postal designs by Robert Peak" -- Peak (1927-92) being the famed and prolific artist/illustrator responsible for a large number of iconic film posters, memorable national magazine covers -- and postage stamps. Half leather over gold-stamped blue cloth in original illustrated dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with double- and full-page color reproductions of drawings by Robert Peak, 1983-84 Olympic commemorative issues of stamps postal cards, all in color. Foreword by James A. Michener. Minor creasing, scuffing and staining on dust jacket, book in very good condition. This is a beautiful collectible hardcover book. Washington, D. C. United States Postal Service, 1984. Illustrated by Peak, Robert. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: USP12211stDibs: LU906826769112

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