common1945-1980

United States 1949 UPU 75th Anniversary

Name: United States 1949 UPU 75th Anniversary
Brand: United States

United States · 1949 · 15¢

The stamp features a globe with radiating lines, symbolizing global communication, flanked by two messenger pigeons in flight. Text includes '75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION' and '1874-1949'.

This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), an international organization established in 1874 to standardize postal services worldwide, facilitating global mail exchange.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

anniversary international-relations communication birds globe airmail

Catalog Numbers

scottC43

michel602

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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

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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