Yugoslavia postage stamps year 1949 UPU Postal Union set MNH
The 1949 Yugoslavia UPU issue is a classic post-war commemorative set celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (1874–1949). It is a popular thematic set among collectors of transport, communications, and international organizations.
📮 Basic facts
- Country: Yugoslavia
- Issue date: 8 September 1949
- Theme: 75 years of the Universal Postal Union
- Set size: 3 stamps
- Printing: Photogravure, comb perforation 12¾
- Watermark: None
🧾 The three stamps (Michel 578–580)
| Value | Color | Main design elements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 din | Red | Train + transport symbolism | Lower print run (~100,000) |
| 5 din | Blue | Mail transport incl. coach/train | |
| 12 din | Brown | Ship + airplane + rail |
✉️ Design & symbolism
The set emphasizes global communication and transport, showing:
- ✈️ Airplanes
- 🚂 Railways and steam trains
- 🚢 Ships
- 📬 Mail movement across borders
These elements reflect the UPU mission of connecting the world through postal systems.
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