Name/Title
Stamp Collection Booklet - United NationsEntry/Object ID
2023.2.329Scope and Content
United Nations Postage Stamps Issued In Geneva. Sixteen colored pages of people and places around the world. In addition are stamps issued by the United Nations. Verbiage is written in several languages. Five pages have attached stamp to correspond with the work of the United Nations. The booklet is from 1994 and does have an English explanation. The front cover has a pocket inside.Context
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Today, more than even, the United Nations is called upon by the world community for assistance in times of need and crisis. In some cases it is the intervention of the United Nations that has been the determining factor for reconciliation, peace and survival. . . . . .
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In United Nations instruments, the family is referred to as the basic unit of society; it is appreciated for the important socio-economy functions it performs. . . . . .
The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family; . . . . .
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Two stamps commemorating the 'International Year of the Family'; one is F.S.0, 80, with silhouettes of a young family; the other
F. S. 1,00 depicts an aged family. Date of Issue: 4 February.
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In 1970 there were 2.5 million refugees. Ten years ago there were 11 million. Today, in 1994, there are over 19 million refugees looking to the international community for assistance and protection. . . .
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) was set up by the United Nations General Assembly and began operation in 1951. . . . . Since its creation. UNHCR has helped more than 30 million refugees, . . . . .
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A single stamp for the 'Protection of Refugees' F. S. 1,20. Date of Issue: 29 April.
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With the objective of reducing the loss of life, property damage and social and economic disruption resulting from natural disasters the United Nations in1989 designated the 1990s as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. . . . .
The World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction was held . . , from 23 to 27 May 1994. and was the first of its kind to beheld on a global level. . . . .
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A four-stamp block of stamps for the 'International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction'. The background is an outline of the world with the earth in the center and 'EVALUATION' on each stamp. Date of Issue 24 May.
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Today the world population is 5.7 billion, and it is estimated to grow to 8.5 billion by the year 2025. . . . . .
In its context, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)was held . . . from 5 to 13 September . . . to outline a plan of action linking population, economic growth and sustainable development. . . . . .
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Two stamps for 'Population and Development'; one is F.S.0, 60, the other F. S. 0,80. Both depict a gather in of people at an outside event. Date of Issue: 1 September.
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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is the principal organ of the General Assembly in the field of trade and development. . . . . . . . members aim to achieve steady sustained growth in all countries and to accelerate the development of developing countries, . . . . .
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Two stamps for the 'Development through Partnership UNCTAD 30th Anniversary.'; one is F.S.0, 80, the other F. S. 1,00. They have a silver background and depict the partnership among the all the countries of the world. Date of Issue: 28 October.
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Definitive stamps are printed to meet general rates. United Nations definitives usually remain for sale for 10 years or more and are printed as required.
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Three definitive stamps each with a different scene; one is F.S. 0,60; the second F.S. 0,80, the last F.S. 1,80. Date of Issue September.
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Pictures of the designers and illustrators: Rocco J. Callari; Francoise Peyroux; Kenji Koga; Jerry Smith; Luis Sarda.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Album, StampNomenclature Primary Object Term
AlbumNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Details
Primary Language
Swedish, English
