60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

INTRODUCTION

On 10 December 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris. The Declaration arose directly from the experience of the Second World War and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled. The full text is published by the United Nations on its website. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: December 10, 2008 Michel Catalogue Number: 640 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 640 | Emblem of the Anniversary	Emblem of the Anniversary Michel Catalogue No: 640 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 4.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 50,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 640 FDC | Text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights