Universal Postal Union Postal Card

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Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

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Universal Postal Union Postal card (UX16) originated from Pahala postmarked Feb 29 1908 (Leap Year!) and later postmarked in Honolulu Mar 3 1908 to final destination in Yokohama Japan.

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Universal Postal Union Postal Card

Description

Universal Postal Union (UPU) Postal card (UX16) originated from Pahala postmarked Feb 29 1908 (Leap Year!) and later postmarked in Honolulu Mar 3 1908 to final destination in Yokohama Japan. Established in 1874 as the General Postal Union, the UPU is among the oldest extant intergovernmental organizations. It sought to standardize international mail delivery by establishing a uniform postal rate and equal treatment between domestic and foreign mail. The organization adopted its current name in 1878.

Web Links and URLs

Youtube - History of the Universal Postal Union

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Create Date

April 29, 2026

Update Date

April 29, 2026