Sweden, 1924 Universal Postal Union Congress Issue

Name: Sweden, 1924 Universal Postal Union Congress Issue
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1924 · 20 öre

This stamp commemorates the 1924 Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Stockholm. The design features a stylized globe encircled by a post horn, symbolizing global postal communication, flanked by two crowned lions from the Swedish coat of arms. The denomination is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued for the 8th UPU Congress, this set marked a significant international event hosted by Sweden, celebrating 50 years of the UPU's mission to standardize and improve international mail services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history allegory lions crowns globes

Catalog Numbers

sg153

scott193

michel161

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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