Friday, November 16, 2012

1949 Universal Postal Union 75th Anniversary

On October 9, 1949, the Bureau of Posts issued a set of three stamps and a souvenir sheet to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.

The stamp design featured the UPU Monument unveiled in Berne, Switzerland in 1909.



 The monument consists of a central image in which five women, representing the five continents, are passing letters around the world.






 




First Day Cover Cachets

Manila



Manila Central Post Office

Cebu 



Corn (?)


First Day Covers

Manila














 Cebu