Iceland United Nations Postal Stationery
Iceland · 1952 · 1 Kr 25
This piece of postal stationery is an aerogramme, or air letter, issued by Iceland in 1952. The design features the United Nations emblem, a world map centered on the North Pole surrounded by olive branches, symbolizing peace. The indicium, or printed stamp, shows the denomination '1 KR 25' and the country name 'ÍSLAND'.
Issued in the early years of the United Nations, this aerogramme reflects Iceland's membership (since 1946) and the post-war global effort to promote international cooperation and peace.
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