Post on 30-Oct-2014
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United Nations Stamps
By Themefrom the Uncle Bing Collection
Intro
There are many fine stamp designs in any one country’s catalog. The United Nations’ philatelic department, though, has its pick of the world’s best artists and designers.
It does not have to deal as much with the political pressure of commemorating celebrities, the poultry industry, or this year’s dictator.
In 2014, my Uncle Bing revived my childhood love of philately when he gave me his own UN-heavy stamp collection.
“See what you can do with this,” is all he asked in return.
Showing the visitors the wide variety of United Nations stamp designs is my attempt to honor his wish.
Buildings
UN Headquarters, New York City
UN Headquarters, New York City
UN Headquarters, New York City
UN Headquarters, New York City
Palace of the Nations,Geneva, Switzerland
World Health Organization,
Geneva
Palais des Nationson postcard
General Assembly,Central Hall, London
General Assembly,Palais de Chaillot, Paris
World Heritage Buildings, Japan
People
Population & Development
Hope
Families
UN around the World
People in their Surroundings
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold,
Assassinated 1961
Symbols
Peace
Hands
UN Globe & Wreath
UN Globe & Wreath
Human Rights
Refugees
Refugees
1952
1955
1957
Education
UNICEF
Communication
From Semaphore to Satellite
First UN Air Mail Postage
Early Air Mail
Universal Postal Union
Philately Tribute
Anniversary Issue
United Nations Postal Administration
Environment
Food and Agriculture Organization
Forestry
Earth Summit
Environmentally FriendlyFacilities and Equipment
Climate Change
Climate Change
Climate Change
Endangered Animals of the World
Endangered Animals of the World
Animals of the World
Economic Development
Asian Economic Improvement
European Economic Improvement
Postwar Reconstruction and
Development
Economies in Gear
Democracy Fund
Flags
Early Flag Stamps
Nobel Prize
Long-Running Nation Series
Red and Blue in Many Flags
2000 Peace Flag
Thanks for Looking!
For more information, check out these sites:
• Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
• American Philatelic Society
• UN Stamps for Sale
• United Nations Home Page
• My Sites: Joe’s Eclectica, Earwaves
Again© 2014 Joe Kowalski