Luxembourg 1957 Europa Issue

Luxembourg · 1957 · 2.50F, 4F

This set of two stamps was issued by Luxembourg as part of the first coordinated 'Europa' series, a joint initiative by the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT). The design, common to several participating nations, features a stylized tree with its branches forming the letters of 'EUROPA', symbolizing growth, unity, and the interconnectedness of the member states.

Issued in 1957, these stamps mark a significant moment in European integration, coinciding with the signing of the Treaty of Rome which established the European Economic Community. The Europa series became an annual tradition, promoting a shared European identity through philately.