75th Anniversary of UPU, Globe and Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

United States · 1949 · 25¢

The stamp features a globe with lines of latitude and longitude, over which a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser airliner is flying. The design commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.

Issued in 1949, this stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), an international organization that coordinates postal policies among member nations. The inclusion of the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser highlights the advancements in airmail and global connectivity post-World War II.