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Kuwait 75th Anniversary of UPU
uncommon1945-1980

Kuwait 75th Anniversary of UPU

Kuwait · 1949 · 1½ ANNAS

The stamp features the UPU Monument in Bern, Switzerland, with a world map in the background, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. It is an overprint on a British stamp for use in Kuwait.

This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), an international organization that coordinates postal policies worldwide. Issued as an overprint on a British stamp, it highlights Kuwait's participation in global postal services during its period as a British protectorate.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel81

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.