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75th Anniversary of UPU

Name: 75th Anniversary of UPU
Brand: United States

United States · 1949 · 3¢

The stamp features a globe with two messenger pigeons flying over it, symbolizing global communication and the Universal Postal Union's mission.

Issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), an international organization established to standardize international postal services, promoting global mail exchange.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

anniversary international-relations communication pigeons globe commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott983

michel602

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