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SCG7028 - Nigeria 1949, 1 Shilling “Universal Postal Union 75th Anniversary”
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This commemorative Nigerian stamp, issued in 1949, celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), founded in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. The design, in olive green, depicts allegorical figures encircling the globe, symbolizing the unity of world postal services — a motif common to many British Commonwealth issues marking the occasion. The background shows mountain peaks and clouds, representing the global reach of communication. Inscribed with “UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION 1874–1949” and “NIGERIA”, the denomination of 1 shilling is shown on both sides at the bottom.
A collector’s note:
This issue forms part of a coordinated Commonwealth omnibus series released in 1949, with consistent design elements across member territories. It’s valued for its elegant engraving and symbolic representation of international postal cooperation.
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