European Individual Womens Chess Championship, Chişinău

INTRODUCTION

On 10 June 2005, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title European Individual Womens Chess Championship, Chişinău. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The European Individual Chess Championship is a chess tournament organized by the European Chess Union. It was established in 2000 and has since then taken place on a yearly basis. Apart from determining the European Champion, another object of this tournament is to determine a number of players who qualify for the FIDE world championship. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: June 10, 2005 Michel Catalogue Number: 513 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 513 | Championship Logo on the Background of a Chessboard	Championship Logo on the Background of a Chessboard Michel Catalogue No: 513 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 4.4 Lei Quantity Printed: 24,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 513 FDC | Stylized Dove and Convention Hall

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