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75th Anniversary of the UPU, Globe with Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
common1945-1980

75th Anniversary of the UPU, Globe with Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

United States · 1949 ·

The stamp depicts a globe with lines of longitude and latitude, featuring a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser airliner flying over it, with text commemorating the 75th anniversary of the UPU.

Issued to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, this stamp highlights the importance of international postal services and the rapid advancements in global air travel following World War II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott986
michel603

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain

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