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国際文通週間 << 1972年(昭和47年) 10月9日 >> 2-4-290

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 9, 1972 (Showa 47)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 9, 1972 (Showa 47) In October 1972, 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 "Eitaibashi no Shinkei (Land scape)" by Sandai HiroshigeⅢ , an ukiyo-e artist.