P26 - Czechoslovakia 1965 Olympic FDC Tokyo 1964 + 1928 1936 Stamps

Category

Stamps > Europe > Czechoslovakia (1918-1992) > Covers > First Day Covers

📌 Item Description

Original Czechoslovakia First Day Cover (FDC) commemorating Olympic victories and the Tokyo 1964 Olympics.

Features:

Two Olympic-themed stamps:

Amsterdam 1928 (horse jumping)

Berlin 1936 (athlete & Brandenburg Gate)

Special Olympic pictorial cancel dated 1965

Illustrated cachet referencing XVIII Olympiad Tokyo 1964

Issued by Československá pošta

A collectible item for Olympics, sports, and philately enthusiasts.

📊 Condition

Good vintage condition

Light toning/yellowing due to age

Minor corner/edge wear

Envelope flap intact (unsealed)

No major tears or damage

🧾 Item Specifics

Country: Czechoslovakia

Year: 1965

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Topic: Olympics / Sports

Cancellation: First Day / Special Olympic cancel

Stamps: Amsterdam 1928 & Berlin 1936 Olympic themes

Condition: Used (Cancelled)

💰 Valuation (Market Estimate)

Typical value: £4 – £8

Strong collector interest (Olympics theme): up to £10 if well presented

💡 Recommended Pricing Strategy

Buy It Now: £7.99

Accept offers: ON (good for faster sale)

🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £2.99 – £3.99

Duration: 7 days

Good for competitive bidding if multiple watchers

📦 Shipping Tip

Use “Large Letter” format

Protect with cardboard to avoid bending

Mention: “Will be shipped in protective sleeve”

⭐ Seller Tip

Olympic-themed covers sell better with keywords like:

“Olympics”, “Tokyo 1964”, “Sports Stamps”, “Olympic History”