{"product_id":"scg5174-dominican-republic-1956-melbourne-olympics-commemorative-set","title":"SCG5174 - Dominican Republic 1956 Melbourne Olympics Commemorative Set","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis attractive set of Dominican Republic stamps was issued in 1956 to celebrate the Melbourne Summer Olympics. Each stamp features a distinguished athlete who excelled at the Games:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"510\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e2¢\u003c\/strong\u003e – Milton Campbell (USA), gold medalist in the Decathlon, with the American flag in the background.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"639\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e1¢\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gillian Sheen (Great Britain), Olympic champion in Women’s Fencing, holding her foil proudly beside the Union Jack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"775\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e3¢\u003c\/strong\u003e – Shozo Sasahara (Japan), wrestling gold medalist in Freestyle Bantamweight, illustrated mid-grapple with the Japanese flag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe designs emphasize national pride, with each athlete shown alongside their country’s flag and the official \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eMelbourne 1956 Olympic emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e. These stamps are notable for their strong sports-themed artwork and international representation. They remain sought-after among collectors of both Dominican Republic philately and Olympic issues.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668632199339,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20250926_94__3.jpg?v=1758889540","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg5174-dominican-republic-1956-melbourne-olympics-commemorative-set","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}