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Universal Postal Union (UPU) Collection

Catalogue reference: Philatelic 72

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This record is about the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Collection dating from 1874-1992.

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Reference
Philatelic 72
Title
Universal Postal Union (UPU) Collection
Date
1874-1992
Description

Official archive of worldwide postage stamps and postal stationery issued by Universal Postal Union (UPU) member countries from 1874 to 1992. Comprising specimen or unused examples as distributed by the Universal Postal Union.

Held by
British Library, Philatelic Collections
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
Various
Creator(s)
Universal Postal Union (UPU); Post Office
Physical description
250 Volumes
Access conditions

Restrictions to access apply please consult British Library staff. Access to these collections is by appointment only. Please email the Philatelic Collections to book an appointment: philatelic@bl.uk

Immediate source of acquisition
Collection transferred from the British Museum to the British Library, 1973. Accruals received from the Post Office to 1992.
Administrative / biographical background

Public Records officially transferred on loan to the British Museum Library by the British Post Office, 1964. Transferred to the British Library, 1973. Archival ownership officially transferred to the British Library, 1990.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/2b307f4e-49ee-4a9b-aabf-59b0cefafb6b/

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Universal Postal Union (UPU) Collection