I. 2002 IPC World Table Tennis Championships Commemorative Issue (B288)

Stamp SN : B288
Stamp Name : I. 2002 IPC World Table Tennis Championships Commemorative Issue
Stamp Cat Standard : Commemorative Stamps
Stamp Cat : Games
Issue date : 2002-08-13
Dimension of stamps(mm.) : 40X30(mm)
Printer : China Color Printing Co., Ltd., R.O.C.
Sheet composition : 20 ( 5 X 4 )
Print color : Colorful
Process : Deep etch offset
Paper : Phosphorescent stamp paper
Perforation : 11 1/2 X 11
Designer : Andy Lee
Creative Director : Ben Wang

Stamp design:
The International Paralympic Committee has authorized the Chinese Taipei Sports Federation for the Disabled to hold 2002 IPC World Table Tennis Championships in Taipei Gymnasium from August 13 to 23. The championships are expected to draw players from 47 different nations or self-administering areas. To show the governments concern about providing athletic opportunities for the disabled, and to promote international sport exchange, the Directorate General of Posts is issuing a set of two stamps to commemorate this occasion. The stamps are scheduled to be released on August 13, 2002, the first day of the championships. Tne stamp designs feature table tennis racquets and tables, incorporating the symbol of the 2002 IPC World Table Tennis Championships in a ping-pong ball. Bold lines and contrast of shadow and light are used to show speed and strength and to convey in a lively manner the techniques of both wheelchair and otherwise disabled players against a red and green background. The "disabled but not crippled" spirit of these players is truly worthy of admiration.
By- issues:
(1) First Day Cover in small size to be sold at NT$2.00 apiece.
(2) Folder especially prepared for the stamps to be sold at NT$5.00 apiece.
(3) Folder with crystal mount for better protection of the stamps to be sold at NT$5.00 apiece.
(4) Loose-leaf stamp album page with plastic cover to be sold at NT$8.00 apiece.
(5) Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a low-valued stamp to be sold at NT$7.00 apiece.
(6) Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a complete set of stamps to be sold at NT$12.00 apiece.
Remark:
This Directorate continues to issue a set of stamp folio with the title of "Children's Folk Rhymes Stamp Folio." The stamp folio consists of 1 set with 4 stamps of "Children's Folk Rhymes Postage Stamps ( Issue of 2001 ). " A total of 50,000 copies priced at NT$ 100 apiece has been issued. This item is suitable for both gifts and collectibles. It is available at all the post offices throughout the country.
II.Additional Print of Domestic Registered Stamped Envelopes
First day of issue : August 1, 2002 Price: NT$26.00 Design of indicium : NT$19.00 stamp, one of the designs of the Flower Postage Stamps-Indoor Potted Flowers Paper used : 100 lbs. Woodfree printing paper Printer: Jiuh Guan Security Pringing Company Size of envelope : 105 x 222(mm) Color: Colorful Process : Deep etch offset Quantity to be issued : 8,000,000 envelopes