Hungary – Scott #s 2282-87

Description

Hungary Scott #2282–2287 (issued 1974) is a six-stamp commemorative set marking the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), founded in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. This colorful and imaginative issue by Magyar Posta celebrates a century of international cooperation in postal communication, symbolized through evolving methods of mail transport—from stagecoaches and balloons to modern trains and aircraft.

Each design features a mode of postal delivery paired with the UPU emblem, depicted as a winged messenger encircling the globe, representing global unity through mail. Designed by Edgar Cziglényi, the series is both a historical tribute and a showcase of bold Hungarian graphic design from the 1970s.

Designs in the Set:

• 2f – Train Mail – Modern railway post.

• 4f – Postal Bus – Road mail transport service.

• 6f – Jet Airliner (Légiposta) – Air mail delivery.

• 40f – International Mail Route – Air mail crossing continents.

• 60f – Horse-Drawn Coach – Early mail coach from the 19th century.

• 80f – Early Motorized Mail Van – Early 20th-century postal service vehicle.

• 120f – Hot Air Balloon Mail – Symbolizing early air mail experimentation.

Printed in bright, metallic tones and striking layouts, this mint, never hinged (MNH) set exemplifies Hungary’s artistic approach to commemorative philately. It is a favorite among collectors of UPU centennials, transportation, and postal history themes.