75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Singapore · 1949 · 8c, 12c, 25c, 50c
This set of four stamps commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The designs feature various modes of mail transport, including a mail steamer, a flying boat, and a land plane, all set against a backdrop of a globe, symbolizing the UPU's international reach.
Issued in 1949, this set was part of a worldwide omnibus series celebrating the UPU's role in facilitating international mail exchange, a crucial function in the post-World War II era of rebuilding global connections.
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Photogravure
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