1996 Summer Games Commemorative First Day Covers: Women's Swimming, Soccer, and Sailboarding Set – P

This lot offers a set of three official First Day Covers from the 1996 Summer Games Centennial Anniversary, issued by the Postal Commemorative Society. Each cover features an original 32-cent U.S. postage stamp honoring key women’s Olympic sports: Women’s Swimming, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s Sailboarding. All stamps are postmarked May 2, 1996, Washington D.C., and marked with “First Day of Issue.” Each cover is paired with a detailed historical card describing the sport’s Olympic history, origins, and notable achievements, providing insight into their significance within the Games. The envelopes, cards, and stamps are in preserved condition and retain hole punches from original archival storage. This set commemorates the growth of women’s involvement in athletics and Olympic history, making it a desirable collectible for sports enthusiasts and philatelists alike. The lot combines sports history and philatelic value, reflecting landmark moments for women at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.