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国際文通週間 << 1970年(昭和45年) 10月6日 >> 2-4-261

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 6, 1970 (Showa 45)

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 6, 1970 (Showa 45)
In October 1970, the International Letter Writing Week stamp was issued. This is an international week that contributes to world peace through mutual understanding through correspondence. It is set every year for a week from October 9, the date of formation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).The stamp is designed with the "Postage Station Building" drawn by Hiroshige Utagawa, the third generation ukiyo-e artist.