United Nations, Geneva – Scott #s 43-44

Description

Issued in 1974, United Nations Scott #43–44 commemorate the World Population Year, a global initiative sponsored by the United Nations to raise awareness of population growth and its impact on development, resources, and quality of life. The issue reflects one of the UN’s major social concerns of the 1970s, linking demographic change to human welfare and global stability.

Both stamps feature a powerful symbolic design showing three children of different ethnic backgrounds holding up the Earth, representing humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet and its future generations. The figures are rendered in a soft, sculptural style, giving the scene a timeless and universal quality. The background color differs between the two values, providing visual contrast while maintaining a unified theme.

The inscriptions “Nations Unies” and “Année Mondiale de la Population” clearly identify the stamps as Geneva-issued UN stamps and tie them directly to the international campaign. The denominations, 0.60 francs and 0.80 francs, were intended for standard and heavier international mail.

This set is offered mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum, fresh color, and clean perforations. A meaningful pair for collectors of United Nations issues, social themes, and 20th-century global history.

Country: United Nations (Geneva)
Year of Issue: 1974
Scott Numbers: 43–44
Denominations: 0.60 Fr, 0.80 Fr
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)