United Nations Office at Geneva, Emblem
Switzerland · 1969 · 10c
This stamp features the emblem of the United Nations, a world map viewed from the North Pole, surrounded by olive branches symbolizing peace. It was the first definitive stamp issued for use at the United Nations Office in Geneva (Palais des Nations).
Issued in 1969, this stamp marks the beginning of the Swiss PTT providing specific postal services for the UN's European headquarters, similar to the UN's own post office in New York.
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Photogravure
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