2005 London 2012 Olympic Games Host City Mini sheet of Stamps in Presentation Pack

2005 London 2012 Olympic Games Host City Presentation Pack. British Presentation Packs catalogue number PP345 (printed no. M11) Issued by the Royal Mail on 5th August 2005 This pack contains a six beautifully illustrated special stamps in the form of a miniature sheet which commemorate London's victory and honour. London last held this prestigious games ceremony in 1948. This year we have beaten eight other cities from all over the world in the bid for the Games. Finally, after two years of deliberation the IOC chose London to hold the 30th Games. We are one of only five countries to have competed every year. Only Australia, France, Greece and Switzerland share that distinction. The purpose-built athletics stadium will stand in east London on a 500 acre site in Stratford just seven minutes from central London. Ideal as a gift or keepsake of the London 2012 Olympics & Paralympic Games