The 37th Chess Olympiad, Turin 2006

INTRODUCTION

On 24 May 2006, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title The 37th Chess Olympiad, Turin 2006. 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 37th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE and comprising an open and a women's tournament, as well as several other events designed to promote the game of chess, took place between May 20 and June 4, 2006, in Turin, Italy. There were 148 teams in the open event and 103 in the women's event. In total, 1307 players were registered. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: May 24, 2006 Michel Catalogue Number: 551 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 551 | Chessboard, Chess Pieces and the Official Emblem of the Tournament	Chessboard, Chess Pieces and the Official Emblem of the Tournament Michel Catalogue No: 551 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 4.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 50,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 551 FDC | Allegory of Chess

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