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Sri Lanka Human Rights 10th Anniversary Set

Name: Sri Lanka Human Rights 10th Anniversary Set
Brand: Sri Lanka
Availability: InStock

Sri Lanka · 1958 · 10 cents, 85 cents

This two-stamp set commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The design features multiple hands reaching up to support a globe, with the letters 'UDHR' (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) and the years '1948-1958' prominently displayed.

Issued by Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1958, these stamps mark a significant global milestone, celebrating a decade since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a foundational document for international human rights law.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

human-rights anniversary united-nations globe hands

Catalog Numbers

sg418-419

scott311-312

michel311-312

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

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.