Summer Olympics, Beijing -FDC(I)-I-

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION:

MiNo. 2072A - 2075A FDC(I)-I- Laos
Opr. (4x4); A = perf. K 12 1/2:13; B = imperforated
Set, Issue date: 17.4.2008
Picture descriptions:
cnv) Judo
cnw) track cycling
cnx) Football
cny) high jump
2072 A  5000 K multicolored cnv
2073 A  5000 K multicolored cnw
2074 A  5000 K multicolored cnx
2075 A  5000 K multicolored cny
Quantity FDC(I) AI: 100 pieces
Quantity FDC(I) AII: 100 pieces
Designer: unknown
Printer: unknown
Conservation status:
Here as a FDC (Version I) with perforated Set and first day special postmark without Border
Issue Notice:

• Specialists distinguish between two issues, which can only be distinguished by the edge of the sheet:
• AI = 1st issue (I): left and above with inscription in Ukrainian, right and below with English inscription
• AII = 2nd issue (rare) (II): top and bottom with English inscription, left and right no inscription
• According to the written confirmation of the Laos Post from April 2021, the 1st issue (I) was withdrawn from sale shortly after the day of issue. (See scan of confirmation)