Colombia 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Name: Colombia 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Brand: Colombia

Colombia · 1950 · 5c

This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The design features a globe at the center, symbolizing the UPU's international reach, with an airplane flying overhead to represent modern airmail services.

Issued in 1950, this stamp was part of a worldwide series celebrating the UPU's role in standardizing international postal services, a crucial element of global communication in the post-WWII era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

upu anniversary postal-history globe airplane

Catalog Numbers

scott586

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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