Austria issued this attractive mint stamp on September 28, 1973, to commemorate the centenary of the Vienna Trotting Association. Scott Cat.# 953.

East Germany (German Democratic Republic) commemorated the 10th European Swimming Championships, held in Leipzig (Aug. 18-25, 1962), with the release of this complete mint set of six stamps on August 7, 1962. The stamps feature the free style, back stroke, butterfly stroke, breast stroke, and water polo. $2.10 retail value (Scott 2011 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue).

New Zealand honored the world-famous rugby team, the All Blacks, with the release of this mint set of two stamps on August 4, 2010. The stamps, one denominated for domestic use and one for international mail use, feature the All Blacks emblem. Please click on the image or "Details" for additional information.

New Zealand paid tribute to its world-famous rugby team, the All Blacks, with the release of this mint stamp on August 4, 2010. The stamp features the team's distinctive fern emblem.

New Zealand celebrated the 100th anniversary of Maori Rugby (1910-2010) with the release of this attractive mint sheet of two stamps on June 9, 2010. The small sheet includes one domestic rate stamp (50c) and one international rate ($1.80) stamp. Please click on the image or "Details" for additional information.

New Zealand issued this complete set of two mint stamps on August 2, 1972. One stamp features a boy playing tennis; the other features a girl playing tennis. Please note that the design on one of the stamps is off-centered.

New Zealand commemorated the 50th anniversary of school dental service with the issuance of this complete mint set of three stamps on August 4, 1971. Two stamps feature field hockey (boys on one, girls on the other); the third stamp features a dental hygienist and child- both surprisingly happy considering the circumstances. Please click on the image or “Details� for an enlarged image and additional information.

This mint set of two stamps, issued by New Zealand on August 2, 1967, commemorates the National Rugby Team. The designs feature both men and youth players. The stamp denominations include surcharges; the extra funds went towards public health. Please click on the image or “Details� for an enlarged image and additional information.

Issued by Denmark on August 22, 2001, as part of a youth culture series, this mint stamp features skateboarding. Please click on the image or “Details� for an enlarged image and additional information.

This mint self-adhesive stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 race. The graphic art design depicts Ray Harroun driving Marmon Wasp. Issued by the U.S. Postal Service on May 20, 2011. Scott Cat.# 4530.

This attractive complete mint set of four stamps commemorates sport fishing with the following featured: trout fishing, an angler in a boat, black marlin fishing, and surf fishing. Issued by Australia on October 24, 1979. Scott Cat.# 722-5.

Issued by the United States on June 22, 1993, this mint stamp honors Joe Louis (1914-1981), the heavyweight boxing champion. The stamp issue date marked the 55th anniversary of his knockout win over Max Schmeling. Designed by Thomas Blackshear.