United Nations Postal Administration

.. UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~) Office of Geaeral Senices, United Nations, N. Y. ~ ~~ 10 January 1969

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NE~I COMHEMORATIVE STft.. MP FOR UNITED. NATIONS I NSTITUTE FO}~ TRAINING . AND RESEARCH (UNITA...-q )_

The United Nations Postal Administration will i ssue a new stamp on 10 February 1969 to commemorate the United Hations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

One of the main functions of the Institute, wh i ch began operaticns early in 1965, is to train personnel, particularly from the developing countries, for service with national administratie ns or with the United Nations itself .

UNITAR also conducts research on problems which concern the United Nations, such as the transfer of techn~logy to developing countries, the problems of certain small states and territories and the problem of migration of skilled personnel to affluent nations .

The new stamp, in denominations of 6- cents (green, red, blue, purple, yellow and black) and 13-cents (purple, red, blue, yellow, black and grey) will bP printed in lithography by the Government Printing Bureau, Tokyo, Japan, j_n quantities of 2,100,000 and 2,200,000 respectively. It was designed by Olav S . Mathiesen (Denmark) and will measure 27 mm . horizontally x 33 mm . vertically, perforation to perforation (not 24 mm . x 29 r.~a . as previously announced on - -··· 7 2 December 1968) . Perforation 13-2· •

Four marginal inscriptions wi ll appear on each sheet, two at the top and two at the bottom . They will consist of the United Nations seal with the text "UNITAR" in a semi-circle around the top of the seal with the year 11 1969 11 beneath it on the 6-cent sheet . A similar text in French will appear on the 13-cent sheet. The sheet of 50 stamps will be horizontal. The design of the stamp shows four books, the spines of which contain the text "INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH " on the 6-cent stamp and "INSTITUT DE FORHATIOJ\T ET DE RECHERCHE" on the 13-cent denomination .

Detailed instructions of the pr ocedure for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are as follows:-

l. First day service is g iven only at United Nations Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

2 . The outside envelope must be clearly marked 11 FDC - UNITA2";

3, Remittance to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed. tc first day covers, plus a service charge of 5-cents per cover, must be encle sed in

either money orde.r or certified chec11 1"'. Pe stage stamps will not be accep,,ed - 2 - and will be r eturned to the sender. Customers arc :P,minded not t • send cash through the ma il . N.B. This new arrangement of a 5- cent service charge per cover applies only when the UN Postal Administration is required to affix the stamps . Customers who affix their own stamps to their first day covers will not be subject t o the service charge;

4. 'The number of stamps to be a ffixed should be clearly mar ked i n pencil in the upper richt-hand corner of each envelope;

5 . A f i ller of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in . A poor cover may result if no filler is provided . Do not use a thick filler;

6 . Requests for mar ginal i nscripti ons will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of mar ginal inscriptions available;

7 . No _m ixed orders_ for both first day covers . and mint stam..12§_ will be process~d, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore, urged to send in FDC and mint orders separ at ely, with separate rein i ttances;

8. Irnpo:rta!}_~: ~lhen or dering blocks of stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks ), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lover left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9. It should be noted that r equests for special or unusual combina ti,., ns will not be honour ed . Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests f or first ·day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for rece i pt before maki ng an enquiry .

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers ' servicing agents or ethers nay place e rders by ma il in advance of the date of issue and will be per mitted to collect their orders at 8 a .m. on 10 February 1969 . Only orders with a minimum value of $20 . 00 will be accepted for 8 a .m. picl-::-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Admi nistrati on on 10 Febr uar y will be 9 a .m. - 5 . 30 p .m. Orders for 8 a .m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money or der, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the or der and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers .

Envelopes containi ng such orders should indicate t hat it is a "Dealer Pick- up" and be addr essed to the Chief , UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P . O. , New York, N. Y. 10017 . After affixing stamps, purchasers may rt:turn their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancP,llation mus t take pl ace as soen as possi ble after the f irst day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue .

I iINT STAi,iP ORDEJS :

Separ ate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to t he UN Postal Administrati on, United l'lations, New York, N.Y . 10017 . Customers should also remember t .,} 8.llov for return pcstage i n their rerc1ittances and for registration when necessar y . The UN Pesta: Adi .1 inistration 1 s sa:es counters in the public lobby and concourst- of the General Assembly buildi ng will have, on t he fir st ..

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day of issue, philatelic stock a va ilable for purchase by collectors . Jtiachine and hand-cancellations may also be obtained .

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW COMi'iEMORATIVE STAMP IN "BUILDING 11 SEITTES PLUS NEF _l.i -CENT _DEFI NITIVE AND NEW 10-CENT AIRMAIL STANP

The United Nations Postal Administration announced today that it will issue three new stamps on 14 ~-ia rch 1969 - a commemorative issue of 6-cents and 15-cents in the "Building" series for the United Nat ions building in Santiag• , Chile, as ,,-ell as a 13-cent definitive and 10-cent a irmail stamp, to meet revised postal rates .

The UN buildi ng stamp will be printed i n photogravure by Bundesdrucker ei, Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, and will measure 41 mm . horizontally x 26 mm . vertically, perforation to perforation. The 6-cent stamp (blue , green and l i ght purple) will be printed in a quantity of 2;700,000 and the 15-cent denomination (maroon, orange and yellow) in a quantity of 2,200, 000 . The design was adapted from a photogr aph by Ole Hamann (Denmark) .

The 13-cent definitive (blue, gold and black) will be printed in photogravure by the Government Printing Bureau, Tokyo, J apan, in an initial quantity of 4,000,000 . It was desi gned by L. Holdanowicz and n . Freudenreich (Poland) and will measure 25 . 5 mr.1. horizontally x 36 mm . vertically, perforation to perforation.

The 10- cent a irmail stamp (red, orange and yellow) will be printed by the offset process by Setelipaino Sedel tryc::eriet, Fi nland, in an initial quantity ()f 4,000,000. It will measure 36 i·,m1 . horizontally x 26 mm . vertically, perforation to perforation, and was designed by Ol av S . iiathiesen (Denmark ).

Further details about the stamps and i nstructions for the purchase of first day covers will be issued approx i mately five weeks before the day of issue .

NK.T SLOGAN CANCELLATION

A new slogan cancellation II Resear ch and Development" wi ll be put i nto u.e on 24 February 1969. This slogan will replace 11 1968 International Year for H1-wan Rights II which is currently in use .

Collectors wish:tng to obtain copies with 24 February cancellation must ensure that their requests are i n the hands of the UN Postal Administration by 21 ?ebruary 1969.

Those interested in obtaining copies may send in a reasonable nwnber of self-addressed envelopes affixed with UN postage stamps to the United Nations Postal Adm inistration, United Nations, New Yor k, N.Y. 10017 . The UN Postal Admi nistration will _n_o_t accept payment and/or affix stamps to covers . The outside envelope must be clearly mar ked with the word "Slogan·' . As each envelope will be returned individually through the ma il, sufficient stamps must be used to cover the cost of return posta[;e . Requests received too lat e for cancellation on 24 February will be g iven cancellation as soon as possi ble thereafter.

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A filler of medium we i ght should be placed i n each envelope, with the flap turned in. A poor cover might r e sult if no filler is provided .

Cancellati on on a hand-back basi~ will be provided in the vicinity of the UN Postal Admi nistration 's sales counter in the General As sembly bui ldin8 .

The designer of the UH I TAR stamp, Olav S . Mathiesen (Derrn1ar k) also dPsigned the forth coming slogan "Rese rch and Development."

UNITED NATIONS STA.i-ff ISSUES FOJ BALANCE OF THE YEA:2

The followi ng United Pations stamp issues are scheduled for the balance of 1969:-

10 February United i:fations Institute for Training 6c and 13c and ~esearch (UN ITAR )

14 iiarch United Nations build ing, Santiago, Ch ile 6c and 15c Airmail stamp 10c Definitive stamp 13c

21 April Peace through I nternational Law 6c and 13c

5 June Labour and Developnent 6c and 20c

21 No vember Tunisian Mosa i c 6c and 13c

\ UnlTED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~) 0ffice of General Sen ices, Uaited Nations, N. Y. ~ ~~ Release date: 12 March 1968

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW COMMEMORATIVE STAMP FOR THE UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (UNIDO)

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new stamp on 18 April

1968 to commemorate the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

One of the greatest problems facing humanity today is the economic advancement of the developing countries of the world. The industrial development of these nations is a prerequisite for raising the living standards of two-thirds of the world's population and it was with this purpose in view that the United Nations

Industrial Development Organization was established by General Assembly resolution on 17 November 1966.

UNIDO has since opened its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. In addition to its operational activities, it undertakes studies and research programmes on various aspects of industrialization and co-ordinates the operations of the

United Nations family of agencies in this respect.

The new stamp, in denominations of 6-cents (blue and red) and 13-cents (brown and blue) will be printed by the photo-offset process by the Canadian Bank Note

Company Ltd., Ottawa, in quantities of 2,700,000 and 2,400,000 respectively. It was designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark) and will measure 34 nun. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. Perforation size: 12.

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet, two on the left and two on the right. They will consist of the United Nations seal with the text "UNIDO" in a semi-circle around the top of the seal, with the year "1968" beneath it on the 6-cent sheet. A similar text in French ("ONUDI") will appear on the 13-cent sheet. The sheet of 50 stamps will be vertical. I •.• - 2 -

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW 20-CENT AIRMAIL STAMP

On 18 April 1968, the United Nations Postal Administration will also issue a

new 20-cent airmail stamp.

The stamp will be printed in an initial quantity of 3,000,000 by Suomen Pankin

Setelipaino, Finland. It will be printed by the photo-offset process in blue,

green and purple and will measure 36 mm. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, perfora

tion to perforation. It was designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark).

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet, two on the left and two

on the right. They will consist of the United Nations seal, with the date "1968"

beneath it. The sheet of 50 stamps will be vertical. Perforation size: 13-3/4.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure for obtaining first day covers for the new stamp issue are as follows:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked - "FDC - UNIDO & 20c A.M.";

3. Remittance to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed must be enclosed in either money order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender. Customers are urged not to send cash through the mail;

4. The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand corner of each envelope;

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. No mixed orders for both first day covers and mint stamps will be processed, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore, urged to send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

8. Important: When ordering blocks of stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lower left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9. It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry. I ... - 3 -

MINT STAMP ORDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administra tion, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to a11.ow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration's sales counters in the public lobby and concourse of the General Assembly building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand-cancellations may also be obtained.

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers' servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 18 April 1968. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 18 April 1968 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

6-CENT DEFINITIVE STAMP ISSUE

The new 6-cent definitive, which was originally scheduled to be issued on 16

January 1968, will now be placed on sale on 31 May 1968.

The stamp will be printed in an initial quantity of 4,000,000 by Aspioti Elka

Chrome Mines Ltd., Greece. It will be printed by the offset process in blue and green and will measure 26 nnn. horizontally x 36.5 nun. vertically, perforation to perforation. It was designed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark).

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW 13-CENT AIRMAIL POSTAL CARD AND 13-CENT AIRLETTER SHEET

On 31 May 1968, a new 13-cent airmail postal card and 13-cent airletter will also be issued, to meet the need for this new airmail rate.

The 13-cent airmail postal card will be printed in an initial quantity of 457,000 by Eureka-Carlisle Company, New York, in four colours by the photo-offset process.

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The 13-cent airletter sheet will be printed in an initial quantity of S00,000 by Suomen Pankin Setelipaino, Finland.

Further details about the 6-cent definitive, 13-cent airmail postal card and

13-cent airletter sheet and instructions for the purchase of first day covet s will be published approximately six weeks before the day of issue.

UNITED NATIONS STAMPS IN CIRCULATION

The following quantities of United Nations stamps are in circulation, but are no longer on sale at the UN Postal Administration:- 4c UNICEF 2,334,989 llc Coffee Agreement 1,888,682

REPRINTS

The following reprinted issues were placed on sale on the dates shown:- 4c regular (first reprint) 26 January 1968 Sc small embossed envelope (first reprint) 31 January 1968 20c regular (second reprint) 8 February 1968

EXPO 67 (UNITED NATIONS STAMPS IN CANADIAN DENOMINATIONS) IN CIRCULATION

The following quantities of EXPO 67 stamps (United Nations stamps in Canadian denominations) which are no longer on sale at the UN Postal Administration, are in circulation:- 4c 2,464,813 ~ Sc 2,177,073 Sc 2,28S,440 .. J 10c l,9SS,3S2 lSc 1,899,lSS

PROGRAMME OF UNITED NATIONS 1968 STAMP ISSUES FOR BALANCE OF YEAR

18 April United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 6c and 13c

New airmail stamp 20c

31 May New definitive 6c

Airmail postal card 13c

Airletter sheet 13c

19 September World Weather Watch (originally scheduled for 30 September) 6c and 20c

22 November International Year for Human Rights 6c and 13c U ITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION 8)~, Office af General Senices, U1ite~ Natim, N.Y. ' CAUTION: ADVANCE RELEASE ,. Not for use before 30 August 196 7 - Except Page 4 ·

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE STAMP FOR "TOWARDS DISARMAMENT"

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new connnemorative stamp on the t heme "Towards Disarmament" on 24 October 1967.

At its twenty- first session in 1966, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolutions on the question of general and complete disarmament and on the urgent need for suspension of nuclear and thermonuclear tests. The disarmament issue has become as important as the survival of humanity itself and efforts continue, both inside and outside the United Nations, towards reaching the goal of general and com plete disarmament under effective international control.

In addition to the all-important objectives of peace and human survival, disarma ment could also have far-reaching economic and social consequences. The diversion to economic aid of only a fraction of the resources now devoted to armaments could effect a marked increase in the rate of growth of real income of the developing nations of the world and lessen tensions around the globe.

The new stamp will be printed in photogravure by Heraclio Fournier S.A. (Spain) in denominations of 6-cents (green and blue) and 13-cents (green and red), in quantities of 2 , 700,000 and 2,400,000 respectively. It was designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark) and will measure 36 mm. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. Perforation: 13-3/4.

The design of the stamp shows a portion of the text from the Book of Isaiah "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares."

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right, and will consist of the United Nations seal with the text "Towards Disarma ment" in a semicircle around the top of the seal and the date "1967" beneath it on the 6-cent sheet; the equivalent text in French is printed on the 13-cent sheet. The sheet of 50 stamps will be vertical.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked "FDC - Disarmament"; I •• ·• I ------2 -

4. The number and denomination of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand corner of each envelope;

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. No mixed orders for both first day covers and mint stamps will be processed, but will ~e returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore, urged to send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

9. It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BULK ORDERS: Dealers' servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 24 October 1967. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 24 October 1967 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

MINT STAMP ORDERS: Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN. Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Adminis tration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly Building will have, on t.he first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand cancellations may also be obtained.

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UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE SINGLE STAMP AND MINIATURE ART SHEET OF MARC CHAGALL'S STAINED-GLASS MEMORIAL WINDOW

The United Nations Postal Administration announced today that, on 17 November 1967, it will issue the first connnemorative stamp in its series on United Nations art. The issue will be comprised of a miniature art sheet of six 6-cent stamps, reproducing in its entirety the stained-glass memorial window designed by Marc Chagall and donated by him jointly with members of the United Nations Secretariat on 17 September 1964, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the death of Secretary-General Dag Hannnarskjold, and seventeen others in a plane crash in Ndola, Africa. A single 6-cent stamp of the "Kiss of Peace" panel from the upper middle section of the window will also be issued.

The stamp and miniature art sheet will be printed in offset-litho by Joh. Enschede en Zonen (Netherlands) and will be multicoloured. The miniature art sheet will measure 123 nnn. x 81 mm. and will be printed in a quantity of 3,250,000. The stamp will measure 25.3 nnn. x 43.1 nnn., perforation to perforation, and will be printed in a quantity of 3,500,000.

Further details about the stamp and miniature art sheet and instructions for the purchase of first day covers will be released approximately six weeks before the day of issue.

EXPO 67

Collectors are reminded that, when EXPO 67 closes in Montreal on 29 October 1967, the United Nations stamps issued in Canadian denominations will be withdrawn from sale. These stamps will not be included in the annual souvenir folder which will go on sale on 17 November 1967.

STAMPS IN CIRCULATION

The following quantities of United Nations stamps, which are no longer on sale at the UN Postal Administration (UNPA), are currently in circulation:- World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA) Sc - 2,462,215 World Health Organization building Sc 2,079,893 llc - 1,879,879 Coffee Agreement Sc - 2,020,308 United Nations Observers 15c - 1,889,809

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Note: The following is for release immediately.

MOBILE PHILATELIC EXHIBIT'S EUROPEAN ITINERARY

The tentative itinerary so far planned for UNPA's mobile philatelic exhibit is as follows:

15-16 August Lausanne 17-18 August Neuchatel 19-21 August Berne 23-24 August Lucerne 25-27 August Zurich 28-30 August Basle 2-3 September Geneva 5-6 September Lyon 9-10 September Marseilles 13-15 September Barcelona 18-19 September Valencia 21-23 September Madrid 27 September Seville

The services offered by the mobile tour will be limited to the sale of mint stamps and other available United Nations postal items . In order to prevent the creation of official UN postal rarities not easily available to small collectors throughout the world, no special UNPA cachet will be provided, as was done during the 1966 tour, nor will there be a postal drop for the deposit of mail. Visitors to the mobile exhibit, wishing Headquarters cancellation of mail affixed with stamps purchased during the tour, may obtain them in the following way:

Individually-addressed mailable items affixed with United Nations postage sufficient for the desired service may be sent in bulk under separate cover through national postal services to the following address:

Mail Clerk UN Postal Administration United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017

On receipt of such material, the UN Postal Administration in New York will provide the necessary service for mailing those items enclosed which have adequate postage and are properly addressed. Items with insufficient United Nations postage or improperly addressed will be destroyed. OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES UNl.:rED N.$.TIONS POSTAL ADMINIST - ION

Independence The membership of the United Nations has increased largely as a result of independence gained by many formerly dependent territories. The United Nations has played a significant role in this progress towards self-government or independence.

Date of issue: 17 March 1967 Colours: Multicolour Printing: 5c 2.900,000; 11 C 2,600,000 Designer: Rashid-ud-Din (Pakistan) Printer: Harrison and Sons. England Size of stamp: 27 mm. X 40 mm. (pert. to pert.) Reproduction : Photogravure Perforation: 14 by 14½

Date of issue: 17 March 1967 Colours: Multicolour Printing: 1 ½c 4,000.000 Designer: J6zsef Vertel (Hungary) Printer: Courvoisier SA, Switzerland Size of stamp: 26 mm. X 36 mm. (pert. to pert.) Reproduction: Photogravure Perforation: 11¾ by 11½

1 ½-cent Definitive Stamp The original 1 ½-cent de finitive stamp, which has been in use for sixteen years, will be replaced with a ·new design.

Stamps affixed to this leaflet will not be honoured for cancellation ORDER FORM DO NOT W RITE IN THI S SPACE Quantity Description Total Cost Required (Singles, Blocks, etc.) Order No. {In figures) $

INDEPENDENCE 5c Remittance -- INDEPENDENCE 11c CASH M.O. CHE Q UE

Orde rs should be sent and remittance s made payable DEFINITIVE ISSUE 1 ½ c to United Nations Postal Administration, New York, N . Y. 10017. Minimum of 10 stamps must be purchase d for a marginal inscription black. Do not order prior to 10 February 1967. Total Order

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Addren . Registra tio n Fee

City or ' Post Office .. . .St~te . Zip Code Total Remittance U ITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(•) Office of Geaeral Senices, Unitd Nati1ns, N.Y. ~ ~~

1 February 1967

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE STAMP TO COMMEMORATE "INDEPENDENCE"

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new stamp on 17 March

1967, to pay tribute to those countries which have achieved independence since

the founding of the United Nations in 1945.

The membership of the United Nations has increased two-fold as a result of

the independence of many formerly dependent territories. The United Nations,

which today has a membership of 122 countries, has played a significant role in

this progress, through UN Charter provisions and General Assembly resolutions.

In the past 21 years, 55 new nations have gained independence.

The new stamp will be printed in photogravure by Harrison & Sons Ltd. (England)

in denominations of 5-cents (blue, yellow, pink and green) and 11-cents (red,

yellow, pink and green), in quantities of 2,900,000 and 2,600,000 respectively

(not 2,600,000 and 2,400,000 as previously announced on 16 December 1966). The

stamp was designed by Rashid-ud-Din (Pakistan) and will measure 27 mm. horizontally

x 40 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The number of perforations per

2 cm. is 14 x 14½.

The design of the stamp is that of a fireworks display., which is the

traditional and almost universal way of celebrating independence.

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and

two at the bottom - and will consist of the UN seal with the word "Independence" in a semi-circle around the top of the seal and the date "1967" beneath it on

t he 5-cent sheet; the equivalent text in French is printed on the 11-cent sheet.

The sheet of 50 stamps will be horizontal.

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UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW l½-CENT REGULAR STAMP

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new l½-cent regular

stamp on 17 March 1967, the same date on which the "Independence" stamp will have

its first day of sale.

The new l½-cent definitive (blue, red and beige) will replace the one

originally issued in 1951 and will be printed in photogravure by Courvoisier S.A.

(Switzerland) in an initial quantity of 4,000,000. It was designed by J. Vertel

(Hungary) and will measure 26 mm. horizontally x 36 mm. vertically, perforation

to perforation. The number of perforations per 2 cm. is 11-3/4 x 11½.

The design shows the United Nations buildings in New York City superimposed

over a world globe, with the words "United Nations" in English and French.

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and

two at the bottom - and will consist of the UN seal with the date "1967" beneath

it. The sheet of 50 stamps will be horizontal.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked "FDC - IND. & l½c.";

4. The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand corner of each envelope;

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler;

6. · Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. No mixed orders for both first day covers and mint stamps will be processed, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are; therefore, urged to send ·in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

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9. It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. As the domestic postage rate in the United States is 5-cents, it should be borne in mind that a minimum of FOUR 1½-cent stamps will be required in order to receive first day cancellation and to be valid for first class postage.

11. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers' servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 17 March 1967. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 17 March 1967 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue .

MINT STAMP ORDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand cancellations may also be obtained.

LAST DAY OF SALE OF FORMER 1½-CENT REGULAR STAMP

The last day of sale for the former 1½-cent definitive, to be replaced with a new design, will be 17 March 1967.

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FIRST DAY CANCELLATIONS

The following number of covers received first day cancellation when the

Coffee Agreement stamps were issued on 19 September 1966 and the UNICEF 20th anniversary stamps were released on 28 November 1966:-

Coffee Agreement 435,886

UNICEF 20th anniversary 987,271

5-CENT COFFEE AGREEMENT STAMPS

The 5-cent denomination of the Coffee Agreement stamps sold out on 6 January

1967. UL.TED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~) Office of General Senim, United Nations, N.Y.

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3 February 196 7

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE STAMPS IN CANADIAN DENOMINATIONS

When EXPO '67 (Canadian Universal and International Exh i bition) opens i n Montreal on 28 April 1967 for six months, the United Nations will open a special branch of the UN Postal Administration under agreement with the Canadian Govern ment. Five special definitive UN stamps will be i ssued to provide fir st class and airmail service from the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXP O '67. These stamps will be made available to collectors outside EXPO '67 in s ets onl y f rom United Nations Headquarters, New York, t he Geneva Office , and from UN Postal Administration sales agencies throughout the world, as i ndicated below:

Singles $ • 42 Blocks of 4 $ 1.68 M. I. Blocks $ 2.70 (4, 5, and 8 cents blocks of ten, 10 and 15 cents blocks of four) Sheets $21.00

The stamps will be printed by the British American Bank Note Comp any , Ot t awa , Canada, in denominations of 4, 5, 8, 10 and 15- cent s. Four of t he designs wi ll each reproduce a different one of the four bas-relief panels on the nickel~pl at ed doors at the public entrance to the General As s embly building a t Unite d Nati ons Headquarters. The figures on the panels and the s tamps represent Peace (4-cents) , Justice (5-cents), Fraternity (10-cents) and Truth (15-cents). The seven doors, each of which bears all four panels, were designed by Ernest Cormi e r, manuf4ctured by The Robert Mitchell Co., Montreal, and donated to t he Unit ed Nations i n 1951 by the Government of Canada. The designs were adapted for stamps by Ole S. Hamann (Denmark) and prepared by George Fanai s and Keith Smith, under the supervision of George Gundersen, Art Director of t he British American Bank Note Company.

The fifth stamp (8-cents) will show the facade of the Pavilion on the United Nations, sponsored by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) at EXPO '67, developed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) from a photograph taken by the Canadian photographer Michael Drummond.

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The stamps are illustrated below:-

Pavillon · NATIONS UNIES · Expo 67

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' Pavilion·UNITED IATIONS·Ex o'67

PEACE

PAIX 4 JUSTICE 5

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VERITE 15

The stamps will be printed initially in the following denominations:

4¢ 4,000,000 5¢ 4,000,000 8¢ 3,000,000 10¢ 3,000,000 15¢ 3,000,000 I .•. - 3 -

The 4, 5, 10 and 15-cent denominations will be in two colours with the motif of all 4 stamps in bronze colour. They will be printed by two processes - steel-engraving and lithography; and will measure 24 mm. horizontally x 35 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and two at the bottom - and will consist of the UN seal with the date "196 7" beneath it.

The 8-cent stamp will be printed by offset in multicolour and will measure 34 Illlll, horizontally x 27 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will be comprised of the UN seal with the date "1967" beneath it. Mail service on the first day of issue and during the six-months' period of validity of the stamps will be limited to first class and airmail. Picture postcards with stamp affixed to picture rather than address side (Maximum cards) will not be accepted for cancellation. SALES SERVICES AND PAYMENT (a) Sales at EXPO '67, Montreal (i) United Nations/Canadian denomination stamps will be sold at the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO '67 against payment in Canadian currency; (ii) United Nations/United States denomination stamps currently available at UN Head quarters will be sold at the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO '67 in sets only, against payment in Canadian currency for purchases up to $5. For purchases over $5, only US currency, or the equivalent in Canadian currency at the official rate used by the United Nations Controller, will be accepted. They will not be valid as postage from the Pavilion at EXPO '67. (b) Sales at UN Headquarters, New York (i) Counter sales - As Canadian currency is not legal tender at UN Headquarters, all stamps sold at the UN philatelic sales counter must be paid for in US currency. For the sale of United Nations/Canadian denomination stamps, which will be sold in sets only at this counter and will not be valid as postage from UN Headquarters, United States currency will be considered equal in value to corresponding denomi nations of Canadian currency; (ii) Mail orders for Canadian denominations - From Canada: Mail orders received from Canada will be accepted against Canadian postal money orders or bank drafts. No cash will be accepted. From United States: Mail orders up to $25 received from within the United States must be accompanied by remittances in US currency, on the basis of equality in value of the Canadian and the United States dollar. For orders in excess of $25, payments will be ac cepted in the form of Canadian bank drafts or money orders. (c) Sales at other UNPA sales offices - Sales will be made in the local currency equivalent of US dollars, at the United Nations rate of exchange on the basis of equality in value of Canadian and United States dollars. FIRST DAY COVERS Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are as follows: Philatelists and Philatelic Dealers are reminded that: (a) A minimum of two (2) of the 4-cent stamps will be required to meet postage require ments from Montreal to points outside of the Montreal city limits. The 4-cent rate is for local Montreal delivery only; (b) Remittance to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed must be enclosed in either money order, bank draft, or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender. Customers are urged not to send cash through the mail; (c) The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in the upper right hand corner of each envelope; (d) A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler; I ... - 4 - (e) Requests for margina~ inscriptions will be filled oniy as far as possible, depend ing on the number of marginal inscriptions available; (f) The outside envelope must be clearly marked "FDC - UN - EXPO - CANADA"; (g) Mixed orders for both first day covers and mint stamps cannot be processed; all such orders will be returned to the sender. Customers must, therefore, send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances; (h) Important: When ordering blocks (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks) or complete sets of these stamps, the address should be in the extreme lower left-hand corner of the envelope, to prevent the address from being obliterated by the stamps; (i) Requests for special or unusual combinations of stamps on envelopes will not be honoured but will be returned to the sender. The United Nations will forward all acceptable first day cover orders to EXPO for can cellation and subsequent return individually through the mails. Because of the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least four (4) weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry. BULK ORDERS: Neither at the Pavilion EXPO '67, Canada nor at UN Headquarters will the UN Postal Administration affix stamps on "dealers' orders" for first day covers. Dealers or their servicing agents or others may, in advance of the day of issue, place mail orders for mint stamps for pick-up on day of issue from 8:00 a.m. on 28 April 1967. The stamps may be picked uv as required either at UN Headquarters or at the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO 67, whichever is indicated in the order, under the following conditions: (a) The order exceeds $25; (b) The order is accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order; (c) It is specified in the order that the stamps will be used for first day covers; (d) It is specified in the order whether it is to be picked-up at UN Headquarters or at the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO '67; (e) That the order is received at UN Headquarters by 25 April 1967; (f) The envelope containing the order indicates that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and is addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, P. 0. Box 20, Grand Central Post Office, New York, N. Y. 10017. Dealers ordering mint stamps for first day covers may, after affixing the stamps to the covers, return such covers for cancellation to the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO '67, and present their copy of the stamp order invoice under the usual bulk order regulations which are applied by the UN Postal Administration. Further details will be given at the time the stamps are collected. MINT STAMP ORDERS: Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N. Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administra tion sales counter in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors in full sets only, i.e. singles, blocks or sheets. On the day of issue, 28 April 1967, first day cancellation will be available only at the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO '67. These stamps are not valid for postage at UN Headquarters. SPECIAL SOUVENIR FOLDER A special souvenir folder containing the UN stamps in Canadian denominations will be on sale only at the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO ' 67, priced at 50 cents. CACHET ENVELOPES The UN Postal Administration will provide the usual Geneva designed cachet envelope at 10 cents each. Mail orders will be accepted four (4) weeks prior to 28 April 1967. Collec tors wishing to use this envelope for first day issue cancellation, may submit an order to gether with covering cost for the number of envelopes des i red, plus postage for their return, (5-cent for each 5 envelopes). Every effort will be made to despatch orders received in ample time to reach the sender, so that they may be completely addressed and returned t ogether with covering cost of the stamps to be affixed thereon. All envelopes must be in the hands of the UN Postal Administra tion not later than 25 April 1967. These envelopes will be available also to visitors at the Pavilion on the United Nations, EXPO '67, on the day of issue. The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) sponsors of the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO '67 will also make available to philatelists and dealers WFUNA special envelopes for first day covers. A Press Release giving particulars of their envelopes and detailing procedure for ordering them is being issued by WFUNA. -oOo- ~united natio ~ ~ united nation~ -

These stamps honour the 20th birthday of UNICEF, Date of issue: 28 November 1966 which "wages peace" in over 110 countries on be Colours: Multicolour half of children in need, fighting ignorance, disease, Printing: 4c - 2,500,000 hunger and despair. Honoured in 1965 by the Nobel 5c - 2,750,000 Peace Prize, UNICEF shows how countries can 11c - 2,500,000 work together constructively to bring help and Size of stamp: 34 mm. x 26 mm., perf. to perf. hope to today's children. The destiny of the world Reproduction: Multicolour Delacryl Process will soon be in their hands. Children are the world's Designer: Kurt Plowitz (USA) future. Stamps affixed to this leaflet will not be cancelled. Printer: Thomas De La Rue (England)

OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES/ UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION ORDER FORM -

DO . WRITE IN THIS SPACE Quantity Description :;z:'ota l Cost Required (Singles, Blocks, etc.) , ¢ Order No. (In figures) $

UNICEF 4 ¢ Remittance

UNICEF 5¢ CASH M.O. CHEQUE

UNICEF 11¢ Orders should be sent and remiltanr.es made payable to United Nations Postal Administration, New York, N. Y. 10017. Minimum of 10 stamps must be purchased [or a marginal inscription block. Total Order

Name Allowance for Return Postage

Address .. Registration Fee

City or Post Office Total Remittance State Zip Code

- - ,,. UNITED NA TI ONS POSTAL AD MINISTRA TION

(~) Office of General Senices, U1itd Natim, N.Y. ~~~":jj? 17 October 1966 .....,.~ . UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION AT EXPO 1 67, MONTREAL, CANADA

Following the agreement signed in Ottawa and New York by representatives of the Canadian Government and the United Nations, the UN Postal Administration will establish a postal station at the 1967 World Exhibition in Montreal (EXPO 1 67) at which United Nations stamps will be issued in Canadian denominations for mail emanating from the Pavilion on the United Nations . The agreement was concluded pursuant to a decision by the Canadian Cabinet and under authority of General Assembly resolution 232 (III) which authorized the Secretary-General "to conclude arrangements with various governments, beginning with the Govern ments of those countries in which the main UN offices are situated, for the issue of special or over-printed postage stamps" subject, of course, to certain pro visions.

Over fifteen years ago, in 1951, the United States and the United Nations signed an agreement whereby the UN Postal Administration was permitted to print and sell its own stamps at United Nations Headquarters in New York. While revenue from philatelic sales is an added source of revenue to the United Nations, the primary purpose of the issue of UN stamps is to spread information about the objectives, aspirations, and achievements of the United Nations and its Agencies.

Bearing in mind the theme of the Canadian Universal and International Exhibition (EXPO 1 67) which is "Man and His World", UN participation through its postal services will help to transmit the message of "peace and international understanding" to all the corners of the globe.

It is natural that the theme of the stamps to be issued, in Canadian denominations, should have United Nations/Canadian overtones. When the United Nations was built on the bank of the East River in 1951, the Canadian Government presented to the U.N. seven nickel-plated doors which lead into the public lobby of the General Assembly building. Some 28 million visitors have gone through these doors since 1951. On each door are four panels in bas-relief, symbolizing Peace, Justice, Truth and Fraternity. Each of these panels will be reproduced on four of the five stamps. The fifth denomination will show the facade of the Pavilion on the United Nations at EXPO 1 67, which is being sponsored by the World Federation of United Nations Associations.

The five denominations to be issued will be 4-cents (Peace); 5-cents (Justice); 1O-cents (Fraternity) and 15-cents (Truth), while the 8-cent stamp will show the facade of the Pavilion. These denominations are the minimum re quired for ad~quate postal service from Canada. The 4-cent stamp may be used for postcards and mail for the Montreal area; the 5-cent denomination will be for regular mail throughout Canada and for surface mail for all of the Americas, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries, Ireland, France and Spain; the 8-cent stamp is for airmail purposes throughout Canada and the United States; the 1O-cent denomination will cover airmail postage to Bermuda, Mexico, Central and South America and the West Indies and surface mail to countries other than

(over) .. those where the 5-cent rate is applicable; the 15-cent stamp is for the airmail ... rate to Europe, while letters t o Australia, New Zeala~d and Asia and the Far East can be mailed with a combination of the 10-cent and 15-cent denominations. In other words, the five stamps will, either singly or in various combinations, cover any existing regular or airmail postage in or from Canada at the present time.

First day·cancellation and mailing facilities will, of course, be avail able at EXPO 1 67 and the stamps will be valid for postage for the duration of the World Exhibition. However, philatelists elsewhere will not be prevented from adding them to their collections. In New York City, sets of the Canadian denominations will be available from United Nations Headquarters (at face value- 42 cents) as they will be from all overseas agencies (in equivalent local currency).

First day cover service will be available to collectors by mail order, in the same manner as with previous United Nations stamp issues. Detailed inform ation will be announced in due course.

The stamps will be printed in Canada by the British American Bank Note Company, which has printed former issues for the United Nations, namely, the 4-cent postal card in 1957; the 3-cent postal card in 1958 and the 15th anni versary stamp and souvenir sheet in 1960.

The stamps will be printed in sheets of 50 and the usual UNPA regulations governing marginal inscriptions will prevail.

Each of the designs will incorporate the United Nations seal and the words "United Nations" in both French and English.

Additional information on these United Nations stamps in Canadian denom inations and the procedure for ordering them will be published in due course. -~I TE D NA T I ON S POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~) Office of Geaeral Smim, Unitd Nations, N.Y.

Di.....-p ~ 1 August 1966 UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE STAMP TO COMMEMORATE THE I b"TERNATIONAL COFFEE AGREEMENT OF 1962

'Ihe United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new stamp on 19 September 1966, to commemorate the International Coffee Agreement of 1962.

The five-year Agreement covers all types of coffee and seeks to ma i ntain a balance between the supply of and the demand for coffee in the world so that, in the long run, equilibrium between production and consumption can be achi eved, and prices can be maintained at equitable levels.

The new stamp will be printed in photogravure by the Government Print i ng B~reau , Tokyo, in denominations of 5-cents (pale blue, red, brown and green) and 11-cents (yellow, red, brown and green), in quantities of 2,200,000 and 2,000, 000 r espectively. It was designed by Rashid-ud Din (Pakistan) and will measure 34 mm. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The design shows a branch of a coffee tree, some coffee beans, the words II Coffee Agreement" and the United Nations seal.

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of the United Nations seal, with the text "Coffee Agreement " around the top of the seal, with the date "1966" beneath i t on the 5- cent sheet; the equivalent text in Spanish is printed on the 11-cent sheet. The sheet of 50 stamps will be vertical.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining f irst day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. Fi rst day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

2 . 'Ihe outside envelope rmst be clearly marked "F'DC - Coffee";

3. Remittance to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed must be enclosed in either money order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted, and will be returned to the sender. Customers are urged not to send cash through the mail;

4. 'I'he number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil · i n the upper right-hand corner of each envelope;

5. A f ill er of medium weight should be pl aced in each envelope wi th the f l ap turned i n. A poor cover may result if no f iller is provided. Do not use a thi ck f iller; 66- 461:52 I ... - 2 -

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

8 . Important: When ordering blocks of stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), cu~tomers should address the envelope in the extreme lower left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9 . It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned-to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers 1 servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 19 September 1966. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 19 September 1966 will be 9 a .m. - 5.30 p.m. lrders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

MI1"T STAMP ORDERS :

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly Building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand cancellations may also be obtained.

FIRST DAY COVERS - WHO HEADQUARTERS BUILDING STAMP

When the stamp to commemorate the World Health Organization's new head quarters building in Geneva was issued on 26 May 1966, 466,171 covers received first day cancellation.

FIRST DAY CANCELLATIONS - 11-CENT AIRMAIL POSTAL CARD

First day cancellations on ~he 11-cent airmail postal card, issued on 9 June 1966, totalled 162,588 . - 3 - UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUED STAMP TO COMMEMORATE 11 PEACE KEEPING - UNITED NATIONS OBSERVERS"

The United Nations Postal Administration announced today that it will issue a new commemorative stamp on 24 October 1966, to pay tribute to United Nations Observers.

'I'he stamp, designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark), will be printed by Courvoisier S.A., Switzerland, in photogravure (golden brown, blue and _green). It will be printed in one denomination of 15-cents, in a quantity of 2,000,000, and will measure 26 mm. horizontally x 36 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation.

Further details about the stamp and instructions regarding the purchase of first day covers, will be released approximately six weeks before the day of issue.

LAST DAY OF SALE - UN PEACE KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS STAMP

The last day of sale for the UN Peace keeping Force in Cyprus stamp will be 4 September 1966. U.. JTED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~)ffj Office of Ge11ral Senices, United Nations, N.Y. ..-.;> ~ 1 August 1966

FAMOUS SWISS ARTIST DESIGNS COVER FOR UNITED NATIONS "CBSERVERS" STAMP

Collectors of first day covers may look f~rward with d• uble pleasure t~ the "Peace Keeping - United Natirms Observers" stamp issue • n 24 October 1966. The stamp, designed by Ole Hamann of the UN Graphic ~resentation Unit, will honour the United Nations Military Observers, representing many nationalities, who are personnel placed at the disposal of the United Nations on a loan basis by Member Governments at the express request of the Secretary-General. A special cachet envelope from the United Nations Geneva Office will be made available simultaneously with the stamp issue. 'I'he cachet was designed by the well-known Swiss artist, Bodjol, whose work is making its first appearance on United Nations first day covers. This is not, however, his first venture i nto the world of philately, as the Swiss P'IT have already used his designs in some of their stamp issues. Bcdjol's design for the cachet, in keeping with that of the stamp, shows the general range of vision of the Observer looking through bi noculars, thus preserving a close harmony between stamp and cachet. Born Walther William Grandjean in Nyon in 1919, Bcdjol - as he is now known completed his art studies in Lausanne and has since found wide expressi on for his talents in many spheres of art. His mosaics, mural paintings and, i n particular, his magnificent stained glass windows (he has painted more than a hundred for churches and hospitals), all bear eloquent testimony to the remarkable versatility of the artist. The theatrical world has also had the benefit of Bodjol's imaginitive designs for scenery. In addition, he has produced etchings, lithographs and wood-cuts for illustrations. Today, however, it is to oil painting that Bodjol wishes to devote hi s time and talent, apart from his teaching at the School of Fine Ar ts in Geneva . His paintings are displayed in the Museums of Geneva and Lausanne and he has exhibited in several Swiss galleries and Kuseums, as well as in Paris, Barcelona and Tokyo. ******** OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES. UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTR- ON

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/8\ WORLD HE~H ORGANIZATION 'f!!fl HEADQUAR S-GENEVA,1966

The World Health Organization opened its new headquarters building in Geneva early in 1966. The main building comprises four committee rooms, seven floors of offices and an underground garage. The eighth floor is devoted to a roof garden and restaurant, as well as recreation rooms for the staff. Date of issue: ...... 26 May 1966 Colours: ...... Blue, orange and yellow Printing: .... 5c-2,200,000; llc-2,000,000 Designer: . Rashid-ud-Din (Pakistan) Printer: .... Courvoisier S.A., Switzerland Size of stamp: ...... 33.6 mm x 26 mm, perforation to perforation Reproduction: ...... Photogravure

Stamps affixed to this leaflet will not be honoured for cancellation. 0 RD ER FORM DO NOT WRITE IN THI S SPACE Quantity Description Total Cos Required !Singles, Blocks, etc.) Order No. iln figures) $

Remittance WHO 5c

CASH M.O. CHEQUE WHO llc

Orders should be sent ond rem ittances made payable to United Nations Postal Administration, New Yark, N. Y. 10017. Minimum of 10 stamps must be purchased for a morginal in scri ption block .

Totol Order

Name . Allowance for Return Postage

Address . Registration Fee

City or Post Office ...... Zip Code Total Remittance vNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

8) Office 11 General Senices, U1itd Nations, N.Y. " J 19 March 1966 UN.;::TED NATIC NS 'IC' ISSUE STAMP TC C\..MMEMORATE THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING IN GEI\lEVA

The United Nations P~stal Administrati~n will issue a new comrnemcrative stamp en 26 May 1966, in honour of the World Health t r ganizaticn's new head quarters building which recently opened in Geneva.

The new building stands on sl• ping, tree-bcrdered land, little more than a stone's throw from the Pala is des Natiens. Structurally, WHO's new headquarters comprises a rectangular block, • f 11 storeys in all, to house the Secretariat; an adj oining cubical block, consisting simply of one large meeting rcom, t • accemrno date the Executive Board at its sessions; and a one-storey annex - projecting en columns from the wouth-west corner of the Secretariat building and encircling the Executive Board block - which houses the library and the temporary staff required to service the meetings of the Board.

Externally, one of the most striking features is the contrast the designer has contrived between the two main structures . The simplicity of the white Executive Board cube is a rerfect foil for the tracery of light and shadow created by the aluminium sun-breaks en the facade of the Secretariat building.

The two structures present as great a contrast in internal arrangement as in cutward appearance. Compared with the simple board r oom, built and equipped to serve but one purpose , the office block is a highly complex structure, designed t o meet a multitude of needs. In fact, it can be said that from tcp to bottom the office building is made to measure for the headquarters Secretariat.

The new stamp will be printed in photogravure by Ccurvoisier S.A., Switzerland, in denominations cf 5-cents and 11-cents (blue , orange and yellow), in quantities of 2 , 2CO, OOO and 2 , 100 ,000 respectively. It was designed by Rashid-ud Din (Pakistan) and will measure 33 .6 mm. horizcntally x 26 mm . vertically, perforation to perforation. The designs shows the new WHO building against a background of a sectional globe of the world, together with the emblems both of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, and the words "United Nations" and "World Health Or ganization Headquarters - Geneva, 1966. 11

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of the United Nations seal and "WHO" arcu:r.d the top of the seal, with the date "1966" beneath it. The sheet of 50 stamps will be vertical.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure t o be followed fer ebtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters , New York, against payrr.ent in US dollars ; I ... - 2 -

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked 'FDC - WHO";

3. Remittance t o cover the cost • f the stamps to be affixed must be enclosed in either money order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted, and will be returned to the sender. Custcmers are urged not to send cash through the mail;

4. The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand ccrner cf each envelope j

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided . ro not use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. No ,· mixed orders for both first day covers and mint stamps will be processed, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore , urged to send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

8. Important: When ordering blocks of stamps (marginal inscription blocks er plain blocks), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lower left- hand corner, otherwise the address will be ubliterated by the stamps;

9. It shculd be noted that requests for special ur unusual combinations will not be honoured . Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10 . Due to the tremendous volume of requests f or first day covers , at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BLTiK ORDERS :

Dealers' servicing agents or others may place orders-by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 26 May 1966. Only crders with a minimum value of $20 .1r will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 26 May 1966 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Crders for 8 a .m. pick-up should be acce mpanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day .covers.

Er.velopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up " and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. 'Ihe purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes f or cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soe n as possible after the first day • f issue , but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day cf issue.

MINT STAMP CRDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New Ycrk, N.Y. 101 17. Customers should also remember to allow for retLrn p~stage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly Building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stcck available for purchase by ccllectcrs . Machine and hand cancellaticns may also be obtained. / ... - 3 -

~NITED NATIONS Ft STAL .ABMINISTRATICN TO ISSl'E 11-CEN? AIFMAIL PC'STAL CARD

In order to comply with the popular demand for an 11-cent airmail postal card, the United Nations anncunced tcday that it will issue this item of postal stationery on 9 June 1966.

The stamp on the new postal card was designed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) and will be printed by the photo-offset process by Eureka-Carlisle Co., Scranton, Pennsylvania, in an initial quantity of 250 ,0CO.

Further details about the postal card and instructions regarding the prccedure to be followed frr the first day of issue will be released apprcximately six weeks prior to the day of issue.

LAST DAY OF SALE CF "CESSATION t F NUCLEAR TESTING" STAMP

The "Cessation c,f Nuclear Testing" stamp, which was issued en 23 Octeber 1964, will have its last day of sale on 23 April 1966.

FIRST DAY CANCELLATION - WCRLD FEDERATICN OF UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIC' NS (WFUNA) ISSUE

When the stamp commemorating the World Federaticn e f United Nations Associatiens (WFUNA) was issued on 31 January 1966, 474,154 covers received first day cancellation.

MOBILE D.:::SPLAY OF UNITED NATIONS STAMPS TC TCUR EURCPE

A mobile display of the postal history of the United Nations will leave Geneva, Switzerland, at the end of June on a three months' tour of Europe. The organization of a Eurupean mobile exhibit is the result of the unprecedented success of a similar UN travelling stamp display which toured the United States last summer. The exhibit will show viewers , thrcugh stamps, the work of the United Nations.

The mobile exhibit, to be housed in a specially-equipped vehicle , will present displays of United Nations stamps and will also offer for sale to the visiting public all available UN stamps , as well as souvenir folders and sets of' stamps. A specially-prepared coloured brochure of all stamps issued during 1965 will be distributed to visitors.

The trip,which is under the direction of the Geneva office nf the UN Postal Administration, will include 23 stops through 17 countries, trayel ling a diatRcce -Jf apprcximately 6,000 miles . The prcposed itinerary, subject to any amendments which may be necessary, is as follows:-

Geneva, Milan, Belgrade, Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Moscow, Helsinki, Stcckholm, Osle, Copenhagen, Hamburg , Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris and Lc,ndon. - 4 -

BCCKLET - "POST.AL ISSUES CF THE UNITED NATICNS , 1951-1966"

The booklet , "Postal Issues of the United Nations , 1951-1966" has been brought up~to-date to include all issues up t • and including December 1966, and may be obtained from the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New Y0rk, N.Y. 10017, upon request.

UNITED NATIONS SOlNENIR FCLDER OF 1965 STAMP ISSUES

A souvenir folder, containing all United Nations stamps issued in 1965 , (excluding the souvenir sheet) , each in mint condition, is obtainable for $1 .75 from the UN Postal Administration, United Nations , New York, N.Y. 10017. Mail orders must include postage for forwarding, as f ollows: 15-cents for one folder; 20-cents. for two to four folders ; 30-cents for five to seven folders ; 40-cents f or eight to ten folders , and 10- cents for each additional two folders. The folders can also be purchased from the Postal Administration's sales counter in the concourse of the General Assembly building.

$1. " O REGlJLAR STAMP

The $1.00 regular stamp, originally issued in 1951 , was sold out on 16 March 1966.

******* OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES - UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

The $1.00 regular stamp, originally issued in 1951, will be replaced by a new design on 25 March 1966. Th e design shows the United Nations emblem, set in the centre of a series of progressively larger circles, giving the impression of peaceful, rippling water.

Date of issue: 25 March 1966 Colours: Dark blue and aqua Printing: 1,000,000 Designer: Ole Hamann (Denmark} Printer: Courvoisie' S.A., Switzerland Size of stamp: 26 mm . x 36 mm., perforation to perforation Reproduction: Photogravure

Stamps affixed to this leaflet will not be honoured for cancellation. 65-29296 0 RD ER FORM DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Quantity Description Total Required (Singles, Blocks, etc.) Order No. {In figures) $

$1.00 REGULAR {Reissue) Rem ittan ce

CASH M.O. CHEQUE

Orders should be sent and rem ittances made payable to Un ited Nations Postal Administration, New York , N. Y. 10017. Minimum of 4 sta mps must be purchased for o mar gi nal inscription bl ock. ' Total Order

Name . Allowan·~e for Return Postage

AddreH . Registration Fee '

City or Po 1t Office . Zip Code Total Remittance ..

I UNITED NATIONS POSTAL . ADMINISTRATION

(~) Office of Geaeral Senices, United. N.atians , N.Y. ff!1J, 10 February 1966 ~~ UNITED NATI CNS POSTAL ADMINIS TRATION TO ISSUE $1.00 DEFINITIVE STAMP

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new $1 .- 0 definitive stamp on 25 March 1966, to replace that originally issue in 1951.

The new stamp will be ~rinted in photogravure (dar k blue and aqua), in an initial quantity of 1,000 ,cno, by Courv·'.) isier S .A., Switzerland. It was designed by Cle Hamann (Denmark) and will measure 36 rrJU. horizcntally x 26 WJTI, vertically, perforation to perforation. The design shows the United Nations emblem, set in the centre of a series of prcgressively larger circles, giving the impr ession of peaceful, rippling water .

Four marginal inscripticns will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of the United Nations seal with the date "1966 11 beneath it . The sheet will be vertical .

Detailed instructicns as to the procedure to be followed for ebtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Head,quarters, New Ycr k, against payment in US dollars ;

2. The outside envelope m.ust be clearly marked "FDC - REG. $1. ";

3. Remittance t o cover the cost of ·the stamps t o be affixed must be enclosed in either money order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted, and will be returned tc the sender. Custumers are urged not to send cash through the mail;

4. The numb er rf stamps t o be affixed shculd be clearly marked in ~~ncil in the upper right-hand corner c f each envelope;

5. A filler of med ium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A p0or cover rray result if no filler is provided . Do not use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7 . No mixed ordersfor both first day ccver s and mint stamps will be , pr~cessed, but will be returned to the sender. Custcmers are, therefere, urged t c send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

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8. Im~crtant: When erdering ble cks cf stamps (marginal inscription bltcks or plain blocks) , customers should address the enveloie in the extreme lcwer left-hand ccrner, otherwise the address will be cbliterated by the stamps;

9. It should be ncted that requests for special or unusual ccmbinaticns will net be honcured. Such requests will be returned t 0 the send~r;

10. I ue to the tremendous volume cf requests for first day covers, at least three weeks frc.,m the day 0f issue shculd be allowed f er receipt before making an enquiry.

BuT,K CRDERS :

~ealers servicing agents • r others may place orders by mail in advance cf the date of issue , and will be permitted to colle~t their orders at 8 a.m. on 25 March 1966. I nly orders with a minimum value of $20.10 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 25 March 1966 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p .m. Crders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be acccmpanied by a money order, certified cheque ~r bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "T'ealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Bex 20, Grand Central P . G. , New York, N.Y . 1~017. 'I'he purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes f er cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. 'I'he return for cancellation IL.ust take place as S(.,On as pcssible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day cf issue.

MI~"T STAMF CRDERS :

Separate erders fer mint stamps shculd be addressed to the UN Postal Administratio_n, United Nations, New Ycrk, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return :postage in their remittances and for registraticn when necessary. The ~N Festal Administration sales ccuntersin the Public Lobby and C..,ncourse of the General Assemtly building will have , on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available f or :purchase by collectors. Machine and hand-cancellaticns may als be obtained.

UNITEI NATIGNS 'I') Iss-TE STAMP TC CC'MMEMCRATE THE WCRLD HEALTH GRGANIZATION' S NEW HEADQUARTERS Bl'ILDING IN GENEVA

The United Nations Postal Administration announced tcday that it will issue a stamp to commerr.orate the World Health C'rganizaticn's new headquarters building in Geneva on 26 May 1966.

The new stamp, designed by Rashid-ud I'in (Pakistan) will be printed in four-colour phctogravure by Ccurvoisier S.A., Switzerland. The 5-cent and 11-cent dencminations will be printed in quantities c f 2 , 2CC,OOO and 2,000,)00 respectively. The stamp will rr.easure 33.6 rr.rn. horizontally x 26 rr.rn. vertically, perforation tc :perforaticn.

Further details about the stamp and instructions regarding the purchase of first day covers , will be released approximately six weeks before the day of issue . •

- 3 - SLCGAN CANCELLATICN "YOUNG WORLD AGAINST HUKGER"

The United Nations Postal Administration anncunced tcday that a new slogan cancellation will be put into use on 1 March 1966, fer a pericd to be announced ?t some future date. As a result, the last day •f the existing slogan "UNICEF - NOBEL PEACE PRIZE - 1965 11 will be 28 February 1966.

Those who are interested in obtaining copies of the new slogan "'rOUKG WCRLD AGAINST HUNGER" must ensure that their requests are in the hands of the UN Postal Administration by 22 February 1966. l~llectors may send in a reasonable nurrber of self-addressed envelopes affixed with UN postage stamps to the UN Postal Administration, ~nited Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. The UN Postal Administration will not accept payment and/or affix stamps to covers. The outside envelope rr.ust 11 11 be clearly marked with the word Slegan • As each envelope will be returned individually through the mail, sufficient stamps ffiust be used to cover the cost of return postage. Requests received too late for cancellation on 1 March will be given cancellation as scon as possible thereafter.

United States stamps are not acceptable as postage.

A filler of medium weight shculd be placed in each envelope, with the flap turned in. A poor cover might result if no filler is provided.

Cancellation on a hand-back basis will be provided in the vicinity e,f the UN Postal Administration Sales Counter in the General Assembly building.

AMENDED 1966 PROGRAMME CF UNITED NATIONS STAMP ISSUES

25 March $1.00 Regular (To replace the original stamp issued in 1951).

26 May World Health rrganization - Headquarters Building, 5c and llc (In honour of the new WHC Headquarters building which was recently completed in Geneva).

9 June llc Airrr.ail Postal Card

19 Septerr.ber Coffee Agreement - 5c and llc (The Coffee Agreerrent, which came into force en 27 Dec ember 1963, seeks to maintain a balance between the supply of and demand for coffee in the world so that, in the long run, equilibrium between production and consumption can be achieved and prices ma intained at equitable levels).

24 October Peace-keeping - United Nations Observers - 15c (To pay tribute to UN Observers who help tc maintain peace and security in all areas in which United Naticns Forces are present).

28 Ncvember United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - 4c, 5c and llc (Coffimemorating UNICEF's 2Cth anniversary) •

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CHIEF OF UNITED NATI ONS POSTAL AI YiI NISTRATI ON T0 VISI T EUROPE

Mr . D. T. Clements, Chi ef of the United Nations Postal Administration, will depart for Europe in the middle of February for the purpose of reviewing the UN philatelic programme of the UNPA Cffice in Geneya . En route , he will visit London, Paris and Rcme .

"PCPU.,ATTON 'IRENDS AND DEVEL OFME J\J"T 11 ISSUE

When the "Population Trends and Development " stamp was issued on 29 Ncvember 1965 , 710, 507 covers received first day cancellation.

PREVIEW CEREMCNY OF NEW ST.A_MP Al\1D CACHET DESIGNED EXPRESSLY FCR 'I'HE WCRLD FEDERATION CF UNITED NATIONS ASSCCIATIONS (WFl-NA)

The new cowffemorative stamp which was issued on 31 January 1966, to honour the World Federation of United Nations As scc i ations (WFUNA) , wa s previewed at a special ceremony on Thursday , 27 January, in the West Terrace of the United Nations building . The cccasion was doubly auspicious, due to the presence of Mr. Salvador Dali and the well-known actor , Mr. Basil Rathbcne. Mr . Adr ian Pelt, President of the World Federation of ttnited Nations Asseciations , was also present, together with many of the heads of varieus chapters of WFUNA.

Mr . Dali , at the request of WFUNA, designed a special cachet for this stamp issue , the proceeds from which are to be devoted to the furtherance of WFUNA's educational programme.

UNITED NATIONS POST.AL .AI'MINISTRATION CAI\'CELS OVER FOUR MILLION FIRST DAY CCVERS DURING 1965

The UN Postal Administration has announced that, during 1965 , first day cancellations totalled 4 ,025,438 . This figure represent • i ght first days.

The ICY-20th Anniversary issue of 26 June proved to be the most popular - 748 ,876 first day covers were cancelled in New York and 301 ,435 in San Francisco, a total cf 1,050, 311. The Population Tr ends and Ievelopment set of 4c , 5c and llc took second place with a total of 710 , 507, followed by the Special Fund corr.rr.e~crative issue with 490, 6c8 . *********** 'I. U.. ITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION '

{~) Office of General Senices, U1itd Natians, N.Y. 19 November 1965 ~-,,~ . SLOGAN CANCELLATION

11 U:NICEF - NOBEL PEACE PRIZE - 1965 11

The United Nations Postal Administration announced tcday that a new slogan cancellation will be put into use on 10 December 1965, for a period to be announced at some future date.

On 10 December, Mr. Henry R. Labouisse, UNICEF Executive Director, will go t• Oslo, Norway, to receive the Nobel Peace I'rize on behalf of the Agency. The Peace Prize money, which amounts to the equivalent of approximately $54,000, will be used for the establishment of a memorial fund honouring the late Mauxice Pate, who was Director of UNICEF from its inception in 1946 until his death in January 1965. The memorial fund will be used to train personnel to improve conditions for children irt developing countries, or for some other special purpose closely related to the work of UNICEF.

The 30-nation Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund considers the award to be "a recognition of the importance of the welfare and rearing of children in a spirit of friendship for the peace of the world and a tribute to co-operation, on behalf of children, among Governments, United Nations agencies and other international organizations.ir It is also 11 an acknowledgement of the efforts of millions of volunteers, both as individuals and as members of non governmental organizations, and of the devotion and competence of the 'CJNICEF staff."

Those who are interested in obtaining c~pies of the new slogan cancellation must ensure that their requests are in the hands of the UN Postal Administration by 7 December 1965. The cancellation will comprise the words "UNICEF - I\DBEL PEACE PRIZE - 1965 11 and the UNICEF embiern.

Those interested in obtaining copies may send in a reasonable number of self addressed envelopes affixed with UN postage stamps to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. The UN Postal Administration will not accept payment and/or affix stamps to covers. The outside envelope must be clearly marked with the word "Slogan'' . As each envelope will be returned individually through the mail, sufficient stamps must be used to cover the cost of return postage. Requests received too late for cancellation on 10 December will be given cancellation as soon as possible thereafter. United States stamps are not acceptable as postage. A filler of medimn weight should be placed in each envelope, with the flap turned in. A poor cover might result if no filler is provided.

Cancellation on a hand-back basis will be provided in the vicinity of the UN Postal Administration Sales Counter in the General Assembly building. 65-44327 ;. UnlrED NATIONS POSTAL ADMIN .ISTRATION

(~)ff7lD Office •! General. Smices, Uaitd Natim, N.Y. ~ ;z..-.. 17 November 1965

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW STAMP HOKOURING THE WOil,D FEDERATION OF UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS (WFUNA)

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new commemorative stamp to honour the W•rld Federation of United Nati4ns Associations (WFUNA) on 31 Junuary 1966.

The World Federation of United Nations Associations is the only inter national non-governmental •rganizati~n which dev~tes itself entirely to gaining support for the United Nations by making known to the public the aims and activitie~ of the UN and its Specialized Agencies. Today, WFUNA has Men:ber Asscciations in countries and territories on all continents of the world. It was founded in Luxembourg in 1946 by men and women of twenty-two nations who were convinced that the then new United Nations Organization required the active support of well-informed public •pinion.

The Federation is a people's movement for the United Nations. It seeks to co-ordinate and further the activities of United Nations Associations, to promote the founding of new As sociati~ns and to co-operate with other organizations whose objects include support of the UN. It tries to encourage feelings of solidarity and international co-operation among men, women and children throughout the world, without distinction between race, sex, language er religion, to contribute to the development of peaceful co-operation among nations, to strive for justice, security and disarmament, for the recognition of human rights nnd the improvement of economic and sc.cial conditions. It attempts to promote research, information and education about all aspects of the United Nations and to give expression to the views of its Members.

The new stamr, designed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) will be printed in photogravure by Courvoisier S.A., Switzerland, in denominations of 5-cents (blue, grey, red, yellow, green and orange) and 15-cents (elive green, grey, red, yellow, green and orange). It will measure 26 mm. horizontally x 36 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The 5-cent denomination will be printed in a quantity of 2,600,000 and the 15-cent stamp in a quantity of 1,750,000. The design shows the world globe encompassed by the flags of the Member Nations of the United Nations, the wcrds "World Federation of United Nations Associations", "United Nations" and the UN emblem.

Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and two at the bottom - and will consist of the l1N seal with the abbreviation "WFUNA" on top of the seal and "1966" beneath it. The sheet itself will be horizontal. I ...

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Detailed instructions as to the prccedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day s~rvice is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollarsj

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked "FDC - WFUNA 11 j

4. The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand ccrner of each envelopej

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick fillerj

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions availablej

7. No mixed orders for both first day c·overs and mint stamps will be processed, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore, urged to send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittancesj

8. Important: When ordering blocks of four stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lower ~eft-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stampsj

9. It should be noted that requests for special er unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the senderj

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allcwed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BU,K ORDERS:

Dealers servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 31 January 1966. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-upj otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 31 January 1966 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelupes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as pussible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue. - 3 - MINT STAMP ORDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers shculd also remember to allcw for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales ccunters in the Public Lebby and Concourse of the General Assembly building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand cancellations may also be obtained.

UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ACMINISTRATION TO RELEASE 1965 SOUVENIR FOLDER ON 29 J\DVEMBER 1965

The United ~ations Postal Administration announced today that its 1965 souvenir folder will be placed on sale on 29 November 1965, coinciding with the issuance of the last commemorative stamp for this year, "Population Trends and Development.•• The folders, available for purchase at $1. 75 each, plus return postage, contain a mint single of each stamp issued during the year specified. The f'ront cover shows an enlargement in colour of the 15-cent regular stamp and the new "Population Trends and Development" stamp, both designed by Olav. S. Mathiesen (Denmark), while the reverse side shows a representative group of United Nations stamps.

The souvenir folder may be used to convey seasonal greetings. For this purp0se, an attractive interleaf will be inserted during the holiday season, bearing "Season's Greetings" in English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese, the five official languages of the United Nations.

LAST DAY OF SALE OF THE 25-CENT DEFINITIVE STAMP

The 25-cent definitive stamps, issued on 20 September 1965, to replace those originally issued in 1951, were sold out on 28 October 1965.

As already indicated in a previous bulletin, these new 25-cent stamps were received from the printer, contrary to the UN Postal Administration's specifications, without the required marginal inscriptions, but with the printer's name in the bottom margin. The marginal inscription, consisting of the United Nations seal, with the year "1965" printec'_ beneath it, was overprinted locally by the letterpress process.

The second printing of this reissued 25-cent stamp, which was placed on sale on 5 November 1965, is in accordance with the UN Postal Administration's specifications.

LAST DAY GF SALE CF THE 1-CENT DEFINITIVE STAMP

The 1-cent definitive stamp, which was placed on sale on 25 May 1962, was completely sold out on 19 August 1965. This stamp was replaced by a smaller, modified version on 20 September 1~65. - 4 -

LAST DAY OF SALE OF 5-CETu"'T 20th ANNIVERSARY STA1'1P

The 5-cent dencmination of the International Co- operation Year stamp, which was issued on 26 June 1965, was sold out on 12 Ncvember 1965.

FIRST DAY CANCELLATIONS

The following number of covers received first day cancellation when the 1-cent and 25-cent definitive stamps were reissued on 20 September 1965 and when the 15-cent and 20-cent definitives were reissued on 25 October 1965:-

1-cent and 25-cent 443,964 15-cent and 20-cent 457,596 UNITED NATIONS POSY.AL ADMINISTRATION

~ f• , i Office of General Services, United Nations, N. Y. ~ .if 10 September 1965 ~~ UNITE:D NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION TO REISSUE · 15-CENr Al'ID 20-CENr DEFINITIVE STAMPS

The United Nations Postal Administration will rei~eue its 15-cent and 20-cent regular stamps on 25 October 1965, on which date the existing stamps of the same denomination will be withdrawn from sale. The new designs will r~lace those originally issued in 1951.

The 15-cent stamp will be printed in photogravure (olive green, yellow, brown and black) by the Government Printing Office, Vienna, Austria, in an initial quantity of 1,500,000. It was designed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) and will measure 27.5 mm. horizontally x 32.8 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The design depicts a scroll with the wcrds "We the peoples of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", the UN seal and "United Nations" in the five official languages. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and two at the bottom - and will consist of the United Nations seal with the date "1965" beneath it. The sheet will be horizontal.

The 20-cent stamp will also be printed by the Government Printing Office, Vienna, in photogravure (dark blue, light blue, red and ·yellow) in an initial quantity of 1,500,000. It was designed by V. Pierre-Noel (USA) and will measure 25 mm. horizontally x 35 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The design of the stamp shows the United Nations Headquarters buildings, the UN emblem and the words "United Nations". Four m?rginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and two at the' bottom - and will consist of the United Nations seal with the date "1965 " beneath it. The sheet will be horizontal.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked '"FDC - REG. 15c & 20c";

3. Remittance to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed m•st be enclosed in either money order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted, and will be returned to the sender. Customers are urged not to send cash through the mail;

4. The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand corner of each envelope; I ... - 2 -

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. No mixed ordersfor both first day covers and mint stamps will be processed, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore, urged to send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

8. Important: When ordering blocks of four stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lower left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9. It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 25 October 1965. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 25 October 1965 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up'" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

MII'i°T STAMP ORDERS :

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assemb ly Building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand cancellations may also be obtained.

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW STJ\.MP COMMEMORATING "POPULATION 'IRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT11

The United Nations Postal Administration announced today that a new commen:orative stamp on the theme "Population Trends and Development" will be issued on 29 November 1965. I ... I I i

- 3 - The new stamp will be printed in photogravure in denominations of 4-cents, 5-cents and 11-cents (yellow, blue, red, black, brown, orange, green and grey) by the Government Printing Office, Austria. The 4-cent and 5-cent denominations will be printed in quantities of 2,600,000 each, and the 11-cent stamp in a quantity of 2,300,000. The stamp was designed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) and will measure 35 mm. horizontally x 25 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation.

Further details about the stamp, and instructions regarding the purchase of first day covers, will be released approximately six weeks before the day of issue.

25-CENr DEFINITIVE STAMP

The new 25-cent definitive stamp, which is to be issued on 20 September 1965, to replace the one originally issued in 1951, was received from the printer, contrary to the UN Postal Administration's specifications, without the required marginal inscription, but with the printer's name in the bottom margin. The marginal inscription, consisting of the United Nations seal, with the year "1965" printed below, has been overprinted locally by the letterpress process.

ISRAEL BECOMES 36th NATION TO SELL UNITED NATIONS STAMPS

A ceremony was held in Israel t o celebrate the opening of a United Nations philatelic agency. It was attended by Dr. Arnon Rojansky, President of the Israel United Nations Association; Mr. Moshe Cohen, Director of Stamp Services, Ministry of Posts; Mr. J.P. B. Ross, Resident Representative of the UN Technical Assistance Board and Director of Special Fund Programmes in Israel, and by other notables.

Mr. Ross made a short speech in which he remarked that "the stamps of the United Nations draw to the attention of those who might otherwise not be moved to read much literature on the subject, the work of the UN in all its fields - the care of mothers and children; the technical assistance that is aimed to help the developing countries the better to help themselves; the increase of the world's food production to try and keep pace with its growing population, and the ever-increasing quick communications making the world daily ever smaller and, therefore, ever more interdependent.,,. Thus, this new agency makes Israel the 36th Member State t o sell United Nations stamps.

This overseas programme of the UN Postal Administration has as its goal the stimulation of interest in United Nations stamps. It also gives governments an opportunity to show an active interest in the United Nations and its many activities as depicted in its stamps. ********** OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

In accord an ce with its customary practice, the Ur:.~-' Nations Postal Administration will replace the 15¢ 20¢ defin it ive stamps iss ued in 1951 . The stamps wi11 oe redesigned and issued on 25 October 1965, on which date the existing definitive stamps of the same denomi nat ion wi ll be withdrawn from sale.

======- . - - - - Colours: UNITED NATIONS O live green, ye ll ow . brown and black ~ ,0. c:, Printing : m 1,500 ,000 Designer: WETH EPE OPLES I Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) ' 0FTHE lllJ ....~ = Printer: z UN ITED NATIONS p DETE R.\11 NED Ci Government Printing O ff ice, Austria - ,:n TO SAVE I!: 1:.1 SCCCEEDING lllJ Printing process: z GENERATIONS Photogravure - 2 FR0.\1 THE 0 - SCOt.:RGE OF \\'AR Size of stamp : - ~ 27 .5mm x 32 .8m m I (perforation to perfora+:n n\ NATIONS UNIES ------=. .:,. ____ ..:_ ,;.,_.:. =

Colours: Dark blue , light blue, red and yel low Printing: 1,500,000 Designer: V. Pierre-Noel (USA) Printer: Government Printi ng Office) Au stria Printing process: Ph otogravure Size of stamp: 25mm x 35m m (perfora tion to perforati on )

. Stamps affixed to th is leaflet will not be honoured for cancellation. ORDER FORM

Quantity Description Total Cost DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Required (Singles, Blocks, etc.) (In figures) $ C

Order No. 15¢ REGULAR (Reissue)

Remittance 20¢ REGULAR {Reissue)

CASH M.O. CHEQUE

Orders should be sent and remittances made pay able to United Nations Postal Administration, New York, N. Y. 10017. Minimum of 4 stamps must be purchased for a marginal inscription block. Total Order

Name Allowance for Return Postage

Address Registration Fee

City or Post Office Total Remittance UNITED NATIONS P OS T AL AD M I NI S T RAT I' ON

(~) Office of General Smices, United Nations, N.Y. ~.....-,,~ 101 2 August 1965

UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION TO REISSUE 1-CENT AND 25-CENT DEFINITIVE STAMPS

The United Nations Postal Administration will reissue its 1-cent and 25-cent regular stamps on 20 September 1965. This date will also be the last day of sale of the existing stamps of these denominations. The new 1-cent stamp will be a smaller, modified version of that which was issued on 25 May 1962, and the 25-cent will replace the stamp originally issued in 1951.

The 1-cent stamp will be printed in an initial quantity of 5,000,000 in :photogravure (red, blue and grey) by the Government Printing Bureau, Tokyo. It was designed by Kurt Plowitz (USA) and will measure 24 mm. horizontally x 1 29 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The design shows the UN seal, together with the words "To live together in peace wit:k one another" and "United Nations." Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of the UN seal with the date "1965 11 beneath it. The sheet will be horizontal _

The 25-cent stamp will be printed in photogravure (light blue and dark blue) by Bundesdruckerei, Federal Republic of Germany. It will measure 27 mm. horizontally x 27 mm. vertically, :perforation to perforation, and will be printed in an initial quantity of 1,500,000. The design, by Rashid-ud Din (Pakistan) is circular, depicting the United Nations emblem and "United Nations" in the five official languages. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of the UN seal with the date "1965 " beneath it . 'The sheet will be square .

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

l. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against payment in US dollars;

11 2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked "FDC - REG. le & 25c · ;

4. The number of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope;

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5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

8. Important: "When ordering blocks ef stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), customers should address t~e envelope in the extreme lower left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9. It should be noted that requests fer special or unusual combinations will not be honcured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry;

11. It should be noted that a minimum of five l-cent stamps is required in order to receive first day cancellation.

BULK ORDERS :

Dealers servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 20 September 1965. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 20 September 1965 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers. ·

Envelopes containing such 01.iers should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up'" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017, The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

MINr STAMP ORDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly Building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic S'~ock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand-cancellations may also be obtained. - 3 -

UNITED NATIONS POST.AL ADMINISTRATION TO REISSUE 15-CENT AND 20-CE1"T DEFINITIVE STP.MPS

The United Nations Postal Administration announced tcday that it will reissue its 15-cent and 20-cent definitive stamps on 25 October 1965, on which date the existing stamps of the same denomination will be withdrawn from sale. The new designs will replace those originally issued in 1951.

The 15-cent stamp will be printed in photogravure (oljve green, yellow, brown and black) by the Government Printing Office, Vienna, Austria, in an initial quantity of 1,500,000. It was designed by Olav S. Mathiesen (Denmark) and will measure 27.5 mm. horizontally x 32.8 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation.

The 20-cent stamp will also be printed by the Government Printing Office, Vienna, in photogravure (dark blue, light blue, red and yellow) in an initial quantity of' 1,500,000. It was designed by V. Pierre-Noel (USA) and will measure 25 rrlll.. horizontally x 35 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation.

Further details about the stamps and instructions regarding the purchase of' first day covers, will be released approximately six weeks before the day of' issue.

FIRST DAY CANCELLATIONS

The following number of' covers received first day cancellation for the issues indicated:-

United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus 438,059

Centenary of' the International Telecommunication Union 434,393

11-CENr AIRLETTERS

Reprinted 11-cent airletters were officially placed on sale on 16 July 1965. ****** OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

PEACE-KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS Date of issue 4 March 1965 111111 111111111 11 11111111 I. II 111 I Denomination and colour 5¢- Orange and green In a report dated 12 December 1964 11¢- Dark & light green Printing on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus, 5¢ - 2,600,000 the Secretary-General stated:"For the time 11¢ - 2,300,000 being and in the immediate future, there Designer seems to be no reasonable alternative to George Hamori the continuation by UNFICYP of its func Australia Printer tions in helping to keep the peace, super Courvoisier S.A. vising the cease-fire, and contributing to Switzerland the maintenance of law and order and to Size of stamp a return to normal conditions. It is clear 26 mm x 36 mm Perf. to perf. that UNFICYP's activities are at present Reproduction indispensable, both for the welfare of the Photogravure people of Cyprus and for the maintenance of conditions in which the search for a Stamps affixed to this leaflet w ill not be hon long-term solution can be further pursued." oured for cancellation. 65-35127 O R D E R FORM

Quant ity Descri ption Tot al Cost DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPAC E Required (Si ngles, Blocks, etc.) (In fi gures) $ C

Order No. "CYPRUS " 5 (

Remittance "CYPRU S" 11 (

CASH M.O. CHEQU E

Orders should be se nt and remittances made pay able to United Nations Postal Administration , New Yo rkh N. Y. 10017. M in imum of 10 stamps must be pure ase d for a margi nal inscription block. Total Order

Na me Allowance fo r Return Postage

Address Registrat ion Fee

City or Post Office Total Remittance Zip Code UNIJEu NATIO NS POSTAL ADMI NISTRATI ON

(ffj~) Office of Gemal Ser,ices, Uaited Natim, N.Y. ~<:;'--- V'~}"< •' 29 January 1965

UNITED NATIONS ~O ISSUE NEW STAMP COMMEMORATING THE UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a new commemorati ve stamp on 4 March 1965, honouring the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

In a report dated 12 December 1964, on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus, the Secretary-General stated "For the time being and in the immediate future, there seems to be no reasonable alternative to the continuation by UNFICYP of its functions in helping to keep the peace, supervising the cease-fire, and contributing to the maintenance of law and order and to a return to normal conditions . It is clear that UNFICYP's activities ar e at present indispensable, both for the welfare of the people of Cyprus and for the maintenance of condit i ons in which the search for a long-term solution can be further pursued."

The new stamp, designed by George Hamori (Australia) will be printed in photogravure by Courvoisier S.A., Switzerland. It will measure 26 mm. horizontally x 36 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation, and will be printed in denomin ations of 5-cents (orange, olive green and black) and 11-cents (light green, dark green and black), in quantities of 2,600,000 and 2,300,000 respectively. The design depicts the United Nations emblem, leaves and the silhouette of the island of Cyprus on the largest leaf. The text "PEACE-KEEPING FORCE I N CYPRUS" appears on the right-hand side, and "UNITED NATIONS" on the bottom of the 5- cent stamp; the equivalent text in French appears on the 11-cent denomination .

The marginal inscription consists of the United Nations emblem with the text "PEACE- KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS" in two concentric semicircles around the top of the emblem. The text is in English on the 5-cent stamp and in French on the 11-cent denomination. The marginal inscriptions appear twice in the top and twice in the bottom margins of each sheet of both denominations. There is a small deviation between the French text appearing on the stamp itself and that which a:r:,pears on the marginal inscription. The wording on the stamp reads "FORCE CHARGEE DU MAINTIEN DE LA PAIX EN CHYPRE" whereas the text on the marginal inscription is shown as "FORCE CHARGEE DU MAINTIEN DE LA PAIX A CHYPRE".

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Head1RJ.arters, New York, against payment in US dollars; 65-35838 I ... .. - 2 - 2. The cutside envelope n:.ust be clearly marked "FDC - Cyprus";

3. Remittance to c0ver the cost of the stamps to be affixed must be enclosed in either ~oney order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted, and will be returned to the sender. Customers are urged not to send cash thrcugh the mail;

4. 'Ihe number uf stamps t o be affixed should be clearly marked in ' pencil in the upper right-hand corner of each envelope;

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do nut use a thick filler;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. No mixed orders for both first day covers and mint stamps will be processed, but will be returned to the sender. Customers are, therefore , urged to send in FDC and mint orders separately, with separate remittances;

9. It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry.

BULK ORDERS :

Dealers servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.rn. on 4 March 1965. Only orders with a minimum value c f $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, wrrking hours of the UN Postal Administration on 4 March 1965 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque Jr bank draft f 0r the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will ue used for first day covers. ·

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box 20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

MINT STP.MP ORDERS: Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and f or registration when necessary. 'Ihe UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly Building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand cancellations may also be obtained. I ... - 3 -

UNITED NATIONS 'IO ISSUE NEW ST.A.MP CCMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU)

The United Nations Postal .A.dministration announced tcday that a new stamp to commemorate the Centenary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will be issued on 17 May 1965.

The new stamp will be printed in denominations of 5-cents and 11-cents, in four colours, in photogravure, by Courvoisier S.A., Switzerland, in quantities of 2,600,000 and 2,300,000 respectively. It was designed by Kurt Plowitz (USA) and will measure 36 mm . horizontally x 26 mm . vertically, perforation to perforation.

Further details about the stamp, and instructions regarding the purchase of first day covers will be released approximately six weeks before the day uf issue.

LAST DAY OF SALE OF "UNITED NATIONS TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE AUTHORI'I'Y 11 (UNTEA) STA.MPS

'Ibe last day of sale for the "United Nations Temporary Executive Authority" stamps will be 1 April 1965.

FIRST DAY CANCELLATION - "EDUCATION FOR PROGRESS 11 STA.MP

When the "Education for Progress" stamps were issued on 7 December 1964, 727,875 covers received first day cancellation.

****** UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~) Office of Geaeral Senices, Unite~ Nations, N.Y.

~.....,, ~ 12 January 1965

UNITED NATIONS TO ISSUE NEW STAMP COMMEMORATING THE UN PEACE-KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

The United Nations Postal Administration announced today that a new stam:p commemorating the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus will be issued on 4 March 1965.

The new stamp will be printed in denominations of 5-cents (orange and olive green) and 11-cents (light green and dark green) in photogravure by Courvoisier S.A., Switzerland, in quantities of 2,600,000 and 2,300,000 respectively. The stamp was designed by Ge~rge Hamori (Australia) and will measure 26 mm. horizontally x 36 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation.

Further details about the stamp, and instructions regarding the purchase of first day covers, will be released approximately six weeks before the day of issue .

UNITED NATIONS FILM STRIP ON UN STAMPS

The UnHed Nations has prepared a 35 mm. film strip containing 35 frames showing the design and manufacture of the first international postage stamps. While the strip illustrates a number of the more popular of the commemorative and regular issues, it also shows the operations of the United Nations Postal Administration, with adequate commentary for public information. 'Ihe United Nations will make the strip available to stamp clubs, high schools and colleges, organizations and various interested associations, on a loan basis, without charge.

·UNITED NATIONS STAMP DISPLAY PANELS

The United Nations Postal Administration has available, for loan to recognized stamp exhibition committees, panels displaying stamps and other postal items issued and sold at the United Nations Headquarters.

The displays are attractively mounted and can be obtained by writing to the United Nations Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017.

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"26 x 36 MESSENGER"

What story can you tell on a piece of paper one inch square? How can a fragment like that serve the United Nations cause of increased public understanding of international problems? '.These are questions posed and answered by Alistair Cooke in "26 x 36 Messenger" - a 16 mm. sound film on United Nations postage stamps.

The film title refers to the common dimensions, in millimetres, of a UN postage stamp, a miniature poster, which serves as a tiny carrier of UN information to millions of people all over the world. Alistair Cooke's narrative goes back to the early history of stamps and postal services and touches on a number of philatelic curiosities before he reaches the uni que postal history of the United Nations - the only "non-government" which has the right to issue stamps. The film recounts the establishment of the United Nations Postal Administration in 1951 and shows how UN stamps are designed and selected by international competition, how they are printed and finally sold. Notable philatelists - among them, film star Celeste Holme - explain why they collect UN stamps.

The film has a running time of 28 minutes and can be made available on a loan basis, without charge, to educational institutions, philatelic exhibitions and bona fide philatelic societies. Further information may be obtained by writing to the United Nations Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017.

"INTRODUCTORY GUIDE 'IO THE POSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL STATIONERY OF THE UN"

The United Nations has issued a short guide to its postage stamps and postal stationery. This guide traces the history of UN stamps, how they work for world peace, and how the Qesigns are cho~en. It also outlines the Postal Administration's services to stamp collectors, including procedures for ordering first day covers and mint stamps, and the Customers' Deposit Account service.

Copies of the guide may be obtained without cost by writing to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. l0017, enclosing a self-addressed, stamped legal size (No. 8) envelope. ******** OFFICE OF GENERAL SERV I CES UNITED NATIONS POSTAL J~DM IN I STRATI ON

DENOMINATION 2c 7c 10c ~----- Orange, dark blue, Dark blue, COLOURS Pale blue, olive pale blue and pale green brown green and gray

PRINTING 3,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000

Ole Hamann George Hamori DESIGNERS George Hamori (Denmark) (Australia) (Australia) STAMP SIZE (perforation to perforation) 4 mm X 29 mm 29 mm X 24 mm

PRINTER Courvoisier S.A. Courvoisier S.A. (Switzerland) (Switzerland)

REPRODUCTION Photogravure Photogravure Photogravure

Stamps alfixed to this leaflet will not be honoured for cancellation ORDER FORM FOR NEW STA MP ISSUE S In accordance with the policy Description Total Cost No. of the United Nations Postal (Singles, Blocks, etc.) $ C DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Administration to replace peri Order No. odically the stamps in its regular Remittance series, the 2c and 1 Oc definitive CASH M.O. CHEQUE stamps will be redesigned and

Orders should be sent and remittances made payable to United Nations Postal Administration, reissued on 29 May 1964. At New York, N. Y. 10017, Total Order the same time, a new 7c defini- (PLEASE PRINT) Allowance for Return Postage . ive will also be placed on sale Name .... , ...... , ...... Registration Fee - to meet the needs for a postage Address ...... , ...... City or Total Remittance stamp of this denomination. ► Post Office ...... , . . , . . , .... . Zip No. UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(Q) Office of Gmral Smices, Unite~ ·Nations, N. Y . ff!Jg.....,.<{"'--- Press Release 17 April 1964

UNITED ~ATIONS POSTAL ACMINISTRATION TO REI SSUE 2- CENT AND 1O-CENT REGL1LAR STAMPS AND TO ISSUE A NEW 7- CENT DEFINITIVE

The UN Postal Administration will reissue its 2c and 1Oc regular stamps on 29 May 1964 and, at the same time, will issue a new 7c regular stamp. Tbe original 1Oc stamp, issued in 1951, will bave its last day of sale on 29 May; tbe 2c stamp, also issued in 1951, bas been sold out.

The 2c stamp, wbicb was originally designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark) for use on tbe 4c :postal card, will be :printed in :pbotogravure in orange, dark blue, pale blue and pale green by Thomas De La Rue & Co. (England). Tbe design depicts tbe world in three sections, with tbe words "To maintain peace and security." Tbe stamp will measure 35 mm. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, :perfrration to perforation, and will be :printed in an initial quantity of 3,000,000. Four marginal inscri:pti0ns will appear on each sheet - two on tbe left and two on tbe right - and will consist of tbe li"N seal with tbe date '.'1964" beneath tbe seal. Tbe sheet will be vertical.

The 7c stamp will be :printed in :pbotogravure in dark blue and two shades of brown, by Courvoisier S.A. (Switzerland) . It was de~igned by George Hamori (Australia) and depicts tbe UN seal at tbe top of a growing :plant. T'be stamp will be :printed in an initial quantity of 1,500,000 and will measure 24 mm. horizontally x 29 mm. vertically, :perforation to :perforation. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on eacb sheet - two at tbe top and two at the bottom - and will consist of tbe UN seal witb the date "1964 11 beneath it. The sheet will be horizontal .

The 1Oc stamp, which was also designed by George Hamori, will be :printed in :photogravure in :pale blue, olive green and grey by Courvoisier S.A. Tbe design shows three united figures silhouetted against a world globe. The stamp will measure 29 mm. horizontally x 24 w1n. vertically, perferation to perforation, and will be :printed in an initial quantity of 1,500,000. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of the UN seal with the date "1964" beneath it. The sheet will be vertical .

Detailed instructions as to the :procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, New York, against :payment in US dollars;

2. The outside E>nvelope must be clearly marked "FDC - REG"; 64-38623 / .. . - 2 -

3. Remittance to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed must be enclosed in eitcer mcney order or certified cheque. Postage stamps will not be accepted, and will be returned to the sender. Customers are urged not to send cash through the mail;

4. Tt.e nurr.ber and denomination of stamps to be affixed should be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-hand of each envelope;

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelcpe with the flap turned in. A poor cover may result if no filler is pr~vided. Do not use a thick filler ;

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the number of marginal inscriptions available;

7. Ne mixed orders fer both first day covers and mint stamps will be ~recessed, but will be returned to the sender . Customers are, therefore, urged to send in F2)C and mint orders separately, with separate remittances, although both denominations should be combined in a single order and remittance;

8. Im~ortant: When ordering tlccks of four stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lower left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9- It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations wil l not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10 . ~ue to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue sh0uld be allowed for receipt before makinG an enquiry;

11. Orders for stamps being issued on different dates shJuld net be combined, but submitted separately, with separate remittances.

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers servicing agents or others may place orders by mail in advance of the date of issue > and will be permitted to collect their orders at 8 a.m. on 29 May 1964. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; ctherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 29 May 1964 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a money order, certified cheque or bank draft f er the amount of the order, and should specify that . the stamps will be used for first day covers .

Envelopes containing such orders should indicate that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box ~;~20, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. 10017. The :purchasers may, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. 'Ihe return fer cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

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MI~T STAMP ORDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps •should be addressed to the UN Postal ./\.dministration, United Nations, New York, N. Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for registration when necessary. 'Ihe UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General .Assembly Building will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors·. Machine and hand-cancellation may also be obtained.

LAST DAY OF SALE OF COMMEMORATIVE STAMP - "PEACEFUL TJSES OF OUTER SPACE"

The last day of sale for the "Peace:ful Uses of Outer Space" stamp will be 3 June 1964.

FIRST DAY CANCELLATION - 50c REGULAR ST.A.MP

When the 50c rebular stamp was reissued on 6 March 1964, 210,713 covers received first day cancellation. UNITlu NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~)ff!, Office of General Senices, United Nations, N.Y. Press""""'"~ Release 12 March 1964

PCSTFO:fli"'Bv'.EKT CF I SSUA1'1CE CF "TR.Al E A.NL :tEVELt FMENT" STJ\MF

The United Naticns Po st al Administratior:. regr ets to anneunce that , due t e circumstances beycr:.d its control, the date of issue of the Trade and Develoy;ment stamp, original ly scheduled fvr 23 March 1964, Tflill be :postpe r.ed until about the middle of Jur:.e 1964. The exact date will be announced as soon as possible .

All orde:rs f e:r first day cove:rs a r:.d mint stamps on hand will be :retained ar:.d ultirr.ately processed on the new day of issue .

SLOGAN CA._~CELLATION

"'CNITEf NATIOJS Ct NFERENCE ON TRACE AND fEVELGFMENT"

In view _; f tte postponement of the date of issue of tte Trade ar:.d fevelopment stamp, the Gnited Natiens Pe stal .Administratien today announced the procedu:re to be followed by ttose who are inte:rested in ,btaining copies of a new slrgan cancellation whicl-. will be :i::,ut into use on 23 :.viarch 1964, for a pe:riod to be announced l ater.

All requests f er the slogan cancellatie r:. postmarked prior tc -24 March will be hcr:.oured . 'rte cancellation will be com:i:;:rised of the words "United Natiens Conference on Trade and Leveleprr.ent", in boneur e f the Ccnference <. n Trade and Jeve lorrreLt wr.ich will be held in Geneva from 23 March thrnugh 15 June 1964.

'I'hose interested in , btaining ccpies may send in a rea2enable number Df self- addressed envelopes affixed with CN postage stamps t , the tN Fe stal Administraticn, United Nations, New York, N. Y. 1co17. The fN Postal Admini stration will not accept payrr.ent ar:.d/ or affiz st a~rs t o ccver s . The outside envelope rr.ust be clearly n:a:rked with tr..e word "Slcgan". As each envele:i:;e T,vill ce r et urr:.ed i ndi vi dually ttrr .1.gh tr.e 1rnil, c;uffi cient starr"ps 1rnst be used t0 cover the ccst c f ret urn r • st age. Requests recei ved toe late f er cancellaticn on 23 March will be given car.cellati0r. as seen as :i:, ossible ttereaft er .

Cr:.ly Uni ted Nations stamps are acce:r:,tablP as :r• stage .

A f i l l er cf rr_edium we i gr.t shculd be :placed i n eacr. envel..,pe, witr. tr..e fla:p t urr:.ed i n. A poc:r c ever n:igr.t :result i f no f iller i s :i::rcvided.

Car.cellat ior:. or:. a 1-::and-back basi s ·,1i ll be :pr e. vided in the vi cir.i ty of tte t;N Pc st al Adn:i ni strati or. Sales Cour.ter ir. tte General As se1r_bly :Suildi ng. 64 -3{55u ~FFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES& ... • UNITED NATIONS W POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

In accordance with customary philatelic prac tice and.public demand, the 15c and 25c air mail stamps that were issued in 1951 are being redesigned and reissued on 1 May 1964. The existing airmail stamps in these denominations will be withdrawn from sale on the same date.

Denominations 15c 25c

Colours purple, pale green mustard, red, and pale yellow blue and black

Printing 2,000,000 1,500,000

Designers Ole Hamann George Hamori (Denmark) (Australia)

Printer Austrian Government Printing Office Size of stamp 26mm x 32mm 32mm x 26mm (perforation to perforation)

Reproduction I Photogravure Photogravure

Stamps affixed to this leaflet will not be honoured for cancellation ORDER FORM FOR NEW STAM P ISSUE 1

Descript ion Total Cost No. ·- Singles, Bl ocks , etc. $ ¢

Total Order

Allowance for Return Postag e

Registrat ion Fee

Total Remittance

DO NO T W RIT E I N TH IS SPACE

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Remittance

CASH M.0. CHEQUE

Orders should be sent and remittances made payable to United Nations Postal Administration, N. Y. N. Y .. 10011

( P L E:A S E PR I NT )

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Li tho in U. N. 3059A- March l 964- 70M UNITEu NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION

(~) Office of General Senices, United Natians, N. Y. ffj.....,.~

Press Release 11 March 1964

UN POSTAL ADMINIS'lli/\TION TO REISSUE 15-CENT AND 25-CENT AIFMAIL STAMPS

The UN Postal Administration will reissue its 15c and 25c airmail stamps on 1 May 1964. This date will also be the last day of sale of the existing airmail stamps of these denominations, as well as of the 5c and 7c airmail stamps, which are now obsolete postage rates.

Both stamps will be printed in photogravure by the Austrian Government Printing Office. The 15c stamp, designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark), will measure 26 mm. horizontally x 32 .25 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation, and will be printed initially in a quantity of 2,000,000. The colcurs of the stamp will be purple, pale green and yellow, and its design symbolizes flight across the globe . Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two at the top and two at the bottom - and will consist of a purple UN seal with the date "1964" beneath it. The sheet will be horizontal .

The 25c stamp was designed by George Hamori (Australia) and depicts an aircraft with an airmail envelope in its jetstream. The stamp will be printed in an initial quantity of 1,500,000 and will measure 32.25 mm. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation. The colours of the stamp will be mustard, red, blue and black. Four marginal inscriptions will appear on each sheet - two on the left and two on the right - and will consist of a mustard-coloured UN seal with the date "1964 11 beneatb. it. The sheet will be vertical.

Detailed instructions as to the procedure to be followed for obtaining first day covers for the new stamps are:-

1. First day service is given only at UN Headquarters, Ne~ York, against payment in US dollars;

2. The outside envelope must be clearly marked "FDC - A.M. 11

4. The ~ber and denomination of stamps to be affixed shculd be clearly marked in pencil in the upper right-Land ef each envelope;

5. A filler of medium weight should be placed in each envelope with the flap turned 11\. A poor cover may result if no filler is provided. Do not use a thick filler; 64-37359 I ... - 2 -

6. Requests for marginal inscriptions will be filled only as far as possible, depending on the nurrber of marginal inscriptions available;

8 . Important: When ordering blocks of four stamps (marginal inscription blocks or plain blocks), customers should address the envelope in the extreme lower left-hand corner, otherwise the address will be obliterated by the stamps;

9. It should be noted that requests for special or unusual combinations will not be honoured. Such requests will be returned to the sender;

10. Due to the tremendous volume of requests for first day covers, at least three weeks from the day of issue should be allowed for receipt before making an enquiry;

11. When ordering singles of the 15c denomination for overseas covers, the proper airmail rate should be borne in mind;

12. Orders for issues on different dates should not be combined, but submitted separately, with separate remittances.

BULK ORDERS:

Dealers servicing agents or others WEY place orders by mail in advance of ·the date of issue, and will be permitted to collect their •rders at 8 a.m. on 1 May 1964. Only orders with a minimum value of $20.00 will be accepted for 8 a.m. pick-up; otherwise, working hours of the UN Postal Administration on 1 May 1964 will be 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Orders for 8 a.m. pick-up should be accompanied by a m~ney order, certified cheque or bank draft for the amount of the order, and should specify that the stamps will be used for first day covers.

Envelopes containing such orders should indicated that it is a "Dealer Pick-up" and be addressed to the Chief, UN Postal Administration, c/o Box //20, Grand Central P.O . , New York, N.Y. 10017. The purchasers ~ay, after affixing, return their envelopes for cancellation, presenting their copy of the stamp order invoice. The return for cancellation must take place as soon as possible after the first day of issue, but in no case later than ten calendar days after the day of issue.

MINT STAMP ORDERS:

Separate orders for mint stamps should be addressed to the UN Postal Administration, United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. Customers should also remember to allow for return postage in their remittances and for r _egistration when necessary. The UN Postal Administration sales counters in the Public Lobby and Concourse of the General Assembly Suilding will have, on the first day of issue, philatelic stock available for purchase by collectors. Machine and hand-cancellations may also be obtained.

LAST DAY OF SALE OF COMMEMORATIVE ST.AMP "UN OPERATION IN THE CONGO"

The last day of sale for the "UN t peration in the Congo" stamp will be 24 April 1964 . - 3 -

UNITED NATIONS TO REISSUE 2-CENT .AND 1O-CENT REG1JLAR STPMPS .AND TO ISSUE A NEW r-CENT DEFINITIVE

The UN Postal Administration announced today that the 2c and 1Oc regular stamps will be redesigned and reissued on 29 May 1964; at the same time, .a new re regular stamp will be placed on sale. The original 1Oc stamp, issued in 1951, will have its last day of sale on 29 May; the 2c stamp, also issued in 1951, has been sold out .

The 2c stamp, originally designed by Ole Hamann (Denmark) for use on the 4c postal card, will be in four colours and will be printed in photogravure by Thomas De La Rue & Co. (England). The stamp will measure 35 mm. horizontally x 26 mm. vertically, perforation to perforation, and will be printed in an initial quantity of 3,000,000.

The re stamp will be printed in three colours in photogravure by Courvoisier S.A. (Switzerland) and will measure 24 mm. horizontally x 29 mm. vertically. It was designed by George Hamori (Australia) and will be printed in an initial quantity of 1,500,000.

The 1Oc stamp was also designed by George Hamori and will be printed in photogravure in three colours by Courvoisier S.A. The stamp will measure 29 mm. horizontally x 24 mm. vertically, and will be printed in an initial quantity of 1,500,000.

Further details about the stamps, and instructions regarding the purchase of first day covers, will be released approximately six weeks before the day of issue.

TENTATIVE PROGRPY.ME OF UN STAMP ISSUES FOR 1964 (Subject to change)

Date Issue

13 January Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (Il~CO) 5c and llc

6 March 5Oc Regular (redesign and reissue)

1 May 15c and 25c Airmail (redesign and reissue)

29 May 2c, 1Oc Regular (redesign and reissue) re Regular (new issue)

21 September Control - Narcotics, 5c 2nd llc

23 October Cessation of Nuclear Testing - 5c r December Education for Progress - 4c, 5c and llc *************