Hungary 1974 UPU Centenary - Balloon Post
Hungary · 1974 · 1.20 Ft
This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), founded in 1874. The design features a colorful hot air balloon, representing early airmail, alongside an allegorical sculpture of figures circling a globe, symbolizing the UPU's mission of global postal cooperation.
Issued in 1974, this stamp was part of a worldwide series celebrating the UPU's centenary, highlighting the evolution of mail transport and international communication.
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