United Nations (UN) – Collection of 323 First Day Covers (FDCs) – New York, Geneva & Vienna – c. 1967–1982 Collection of 323 United Nations First Day Covers (FDCs), issued approximately between 1967 and 1982 by the United Nations Postal Administration. An important philatelic collection documenting part of the postal and thematic history of the United Nations, comprising issues from the principal United Nations postal offices: • New York (United States) • Geneva (Switzerland) • Vienna (Austria) The collection includes official First Day Covers with commemorative cancellations, official Geneva cachets, complete sets, blocks of four, thematic issues, and special covers related to United Nations activities and affiliated organizations. Main themes represented include: • Human Rights • International Women's Year and the United Nations Decade for Women • Namibia • Elimination of Racial Discrimination • Nuclear Non-Proliferation • World Health Day • World Population Year • International Year of Disabled Persons • Campaign Against Drug Abuse • Peaceful Uses of Outer Space • International Labour Organization (ILO) • Peace and International Cooperation • Philatelic exhibitions and WFUNA (World Federation of United Nations Associations) issues. Many covers feature high-quality official artwork characteristic of Geneva issues from the 1970s and 1980s, as well as first-day cancellations from New York, Geneva, and Vienna. This collection was assembled over many years and provides a broad overview of United Nations philatelic activity during a significant period of its history. Condition: Overall very good condition. Minor signs of storage or handling may be present, consistent with the age of the material. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Total quantity: 323 covers. Please take a good look at the photos for your own impression. Overall very good condition. Mixed lot of addressed and unaddressed covers. The lot will be packed with the utmost care. Registered / insured / trackable shipping worldwide. Please track your parcel via the provided link yourself at all times. Track & trace info on the shipping company’s page, with a link to local partners abroad.