France 1970 UNESCO Headquarters, Paris
France · 1970 · 0.50 F
This stamp commemorates the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) headquarters in Paris. The design features a modernist architectural view of the main building, highlighting its distinctive Y-shaped structure and concrete pilotis. The engraving captures the building's clean lines and the interplay of light and shadow on its facade.
Issued in 1970, this stamp reflects the post-war internationalist spirit and France's role as host to major global organizations like UNESCO, which was established in 1945 to promote world peace and security through international cooperation.
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