A stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Swiss Women's Alpine Club, formed in 1918.
Showing posts with label 1968. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1968. Show all posts
Friday, July 26, 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
The Open Highways Readers
Three book covers from the 1968 "Open Highway Readers" series of short stories for kids. The cover illustrations are attributed to Bradford / Cout Graphic Design.
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Friday, February 23, 2018
Philately Fridays: Bulgaria, 1968
Four stamps showcasing traditional Bulgarian fashion done up in a clean and flat illustration style. If anyone is able to help translate the text on these, let me know!
Friday, March 10, 2017
Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
Philately Fridays: Romania, 1968
Four stamps from Romania, designed by Aurel Popescu to commemorate the 1968 Olympics.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Philately Fridays: Great Britain, 1968
Halloween, Christmas, a nightmare before Christmas I guess? Anyways, enjoy this great Christmas gift-themed postage stamp before the holiday shopping season goes full tilt.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Friday, March 29, 2013
Philately Fridays: 1970s Israel
Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted! Here are four Israeli stamps for you to enjoy. Unfortunately I track down exactly what year these were released, but they seem to be from the mid to late 1970s. Enjoy!
EDIT - thanks to the blog reader who reminded me these are from 1968!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Philately Fridays: Mexico, 1968
I'm feeling generous today, so here is round 2 of stamps, continuing in today's theme of sporting events & psychedelia! I've been after these for a while - gorgeous set of postage stamps designed by the incredibly talented Lance Wyman for the 1968 Olympic Games.
Related: Lance Wyman at the Zoo.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Houston Oilers logos
Here are a few logos and icons pulled from an August 1968 Houston Oilers vs New Orleans Saints football game program.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Olympics pictograms: Mexico 1968
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The fantastic pictograms, logo, and identity for the 1968 Olympic games, held in Mexico City, were designed by the great Lance Wyman. Throughout the entire identity system for the games, Wyman did a fantastic job of combining the bright colors of Mexican art and culture, ultra-contemporary '60s op-art style, and these sports logos which are simple and stylish enough to still stand out today. Check out these other great applications for his designs:
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