Colombia 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Colombia · 1949 · 5 c
This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The design features a portrait of Leo Temprano, a key figure in Colombian postal history, superimposed over a map of the world, symbolizing the global reach of the postal service.
Issued in 1949, this stamp celebrates the international cooperation that established standardized postal services worldwide, a significant step in global communication following World War II.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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