Summary
First day cover, for 3 1/2 Pence (3 1/2d) 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. The Universal Postal Union (UPU) was inaugurated in 1874. Before this time, transporting mail across international frontiers was subject to a cumbersome system of treaties. Since 1874, the UPU has played a role in standardizing all aspects of international mail.
Physical Description
Cream-coloured envelope. On the upper left half of envelope, printed 1874 1949. Underneath that, depiction of Globe with aircraft, trucks and train, and under that printed Commemorating the 75 Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, First Day Cover, 10th October, 1949. Postmarked MELBOURNE, VIC, AUST. 10OC49. Stamp depicts postman on horseback and aircraft.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
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Issued By
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Postmarked
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Organisation Named
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Inscriptions
Typed address Master P. Dunlop, Dunlop Ave., KEW.
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Denomination
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Colour
blue
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Issue
Universal Postal Union
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
145 mm (Width), 88 mm (Height)
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References
British Library Philatelic Collections Newsletter Spring 2011 Issue 18
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Keywords
Postal Services & Communications, Universal Postal Union 75th Anniversary, 1949