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Envelope with a caricature and stamp commemorating the World Championship Match Fischer vs Spassky

FIDE archive1972

International Chess Federation (FIDE)

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

This envelope, dedicated to the World Championship Match in 1972, features a special caricature: the new king of the chess world, Robert Fischer, tall and proud, followed by the previous champion, Boris Spassky, who is short, sad, and carrying Fischer's mantle. The envelope also includes a special stamp and cancellation dedicated to the match.

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  • Title: Envelope with a caricature and stamp commemorating the World Championship Match Fischer vs Spassky
  • Creator: FIDE archive
  • Date Created: 1972
  • Location Created: Reykjavík, Iceland
International Chess Federation (FIDE)

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