Hungary – Scott #s C185-86
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Hungary Scott #C185–C186 (1958), Letter Writing Week airmail issue, MNH. Modernist designs by József Vertel featuring dove, globe, and transport symbols. A stylish mid-century celebration of global postal communication.
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Description
Hungary Scott #C185–C186 (issued 1958) form a two-stamp airmail set commemorating Letter Writing Week (Levelező Hét). Designed by József Vertel, this issue celebrates international communication and the role of modern transportation in postal delivery — a fitting mid-century tribute to Hungary’s commitment to progress in global mail service.
Rendered in Vertel’s signature modernist style, the designs use clean lines, geometric balance, and metallic tones to symbolize the speed and reach of airmail in the atomic age.
Designs in the Set:
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60f Carmine and White: Features a stylized dove carrying a letter, framed by a globe and postal horn — traditional emblems of peace and communication.
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1 Ft Blue and Gray: Depicts a letter with transport symbols (airplane, ship, and truck) radiating outward, representing the integration of air, land, and sea routes in international mail service.
Printed by Magyar Posta in photogravure, these mint, never hinged (MNH) stamps exemplify the sleek graphic design of postwar Hungary and remain a collector favorite for their bold composition and postal history theme.
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