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国際文通週間・グリーティング用 << 1999年(平成11年) 10月6日 >> 2-5-265

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1999 (Heisei 11)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1999 (Heisei 11)
In October 1999, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. International Letter Writing Week stamps have been issued. International Penpal Week is an international week that contributes to world peace through mutual understanding through correspondence. It is set every year for one week from October 9th, the date of formation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The stamp is designed with Katsushika Hokusai's painting "Fugakusanjurokkei" in the upper part (International Letter Letter Week), and Katsushika Hokusai's painting "Fugakusanjurokkei" in the lower part (greeting). is also designed.