Stamps by Countries - G-H-I

       MI 3824

       SG 3664

       YV 3585

On Aug. 1st the La Spezia Gulf Rowing Race celebrated

its 90th anniversary. It takes place on the first Sunday

of August each year. La Spezia is located between Genoa

and Pisa towards the eastern end of the Ligurian Riviera.

The race is part of the Festival of the Sea. 13 crews repre-

senting as many neighboring towns and villages compete

over a distance of 2000 m, reaching three times the buoys

that mark the race course.

At top right of the stamp is the ensign of the event that

is awarded to the team of the winning village.

 From top to bottom:

 New Zealand (silver medal)

 East Germany = GDR (gold medal)

 Denmark (6th place)

 Romania (5th place)

 Soviet Union (4th place)

 West Germany = GER (bronze medal)

               heads only visible

                 MS perforated

               MS imperforated