Sunday, December 2, 2012

1951 United Nations Day

United Nations Day, October 24,  marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. The Philippines issued a set of three stamps to commemorate United Nations Day, 1951.


The Stamps




 


First Day of Issue Cachet

The cachet features the United Nations Secretariat building located in Manhattan. The 39 story building houses the Secretariat, an international staff  which carries out the diverse day-to-day work of the Organization.




First Day Covers