Description
Libya – Scott #180–182 (1958) – United Nations Anniversary – Mint Never Hinged Set of 3
This striking three-stamp set, Scott #180–182, was issued by the United Kingdom of Libya in 1958 to commemorate the anniversaries of 10 December 1948 (the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) and 10 December 1958 (the tenth anniversary of that milestone).
Each stamp features:
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A map of Libya behind the United Nations emblem
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Modernist, sweeping curves symbolizing unity and international cooperation
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Bilingual inscriptions in English and Arabic
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Fresh, bold color gradients unique to each value
The set includes:
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#180 – 10 mills – violet & lavender
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#181 – 15 mills – green & olive
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#182 – 30 mills – blue & sky blue
All three are Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full original gum and bright, attractive color. This popular issue appeals to collectors of United Nations, Libya, Middle Eastern postal history, and human rights thematic stamps.
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