This Muhammad Ali collection brings together seven stamp sheets and five souvenir sheets issued by countries spanning four continents. Represented here are Senegal, République de Guinée, Comoros, République Centrafricaine, Grenada, and Mongolia, each bringing its own artistic interpretation to the life and career of the man who called himself The Greatest. The variety of designs, formats, and printing styles makes this a genuinely rich holding for any collector focused on this iconic subject.
The imagery throughout is drawn from across Ali's career — his early days as Cassius Clay competing for the U.S. at the Olympics, his rise to the heavyweight championship, his trademark combination of power and grace in the ring, and the larger-than-life personality that made him a global figure far beyond sports. Several sheets feature his most famous quotes, including "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" and the irresistible stamp collector's line, "I should be a postage stamp — that's the only way I'll ever get licked." All items are in fresh, displayable mint condition.
century's most compelling personalities. A strong offering for sports collectors and philatelists alike.
This Muhammad Ali collection brings together seven stamp sheets and five souvenir sheets issued by countries spanning four continents. Represented here are Senegal, République de Guinée, Comoros, République Centrafricaine, Grenada, and Mongolia, each bringing its own artistic interpretation to the life and career of the man who called himself The Greatest. The variety of designs, formats, and printing styles makes this a genuinely rich holding for any collector focused on this iconic subject.
The imagery throughout is drawn from across Ali's career — his early days as Cassius Clay competing for the U.S. at the Olympics, his rise to the heavyweight championship, his trademark combination of power and grace in the ring, and the larger-than-life personality that made him a global figure far beyond sports. Several sheets feature his most famous quotes, including "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" and the irresistible stamp collector's line, "I should be a postage stamp — that's the only way I'll ever get licked." All items are in fresh, displayable mint condition.
century's most compelling personalities. A strong offering for sports collectors and philatelists alike.