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Israel UPU 75th Anniversary and UN Membership
common1945-1980

Israel UPU 75th Anniversary and UN Membership

Israel · 1950 · 50 Pruta

This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and Israel's admission to the United Nations. The design features a stylized globe with lines of longitude and latitude, overlaid with the UPU emblem and Hebrew text celebrating the occasion.

Issued in 1950, this stamp marks a significant moment for the young state of Israel, celebrating its integration into major international organizations like the UPU and the UN, which it had joined the previous year.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg38
scott37
michel42

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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