Libya – Scott #s 187-88

Description

Libya – Scott #187–188 (1960) – Refugees Day, 7 April 1960 – Mint Never Hinged Set of 2

This meaningful and beautifully designed two-stamp set, Scott #187–188, was issued by the United Kingdom of Libya on 7 April 1960 to recognize Refugees Day. These stamps highlight Libya’s participation in international humanitarian efforts during a period of major global refugee crises following World War II and regional upheavals.

Each stamp features:

• The United Nations emblem

• The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) emblem

• The Coat of Arms of Libya

• A symbolic figure representing displaced persons seeking protection

• Bilingual inscriptions in Arabic and English

• The commemorative date: 7 April 1960

Values included:

• 10 mills – violet & lilac (Scott #187)

• 45 mills – blue & turquoise (Scott #188)

Both stamps are Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full original gum and crisp, clean impressions. This issue is popular among collectors of humanitarian themes, UN-affiliated stamps, Libya, and Middle Eastern postal history.