Egypt 1947 Universal Postal Union Congress, Cairo
Egypt · 1947 · 10m
This stamp commemorates the 12th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Cairo. The design features a map of the world centered on Egypt, with various modes of mail transport radiating outwards, including an airplane, a steamship, and a train, symbolizing global postal connections.
Issued to mark a significant international postal conference, this stamp highlights Egypt's role in the global communications network during the post-World War II era.
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