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国際文通週間・グリーティング用 << 1998年(平成10年) 10月6日 >> 2-5-226

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1998 (Heisei 10)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1998 (Heisei 10)
In October 1998, 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 a week from October 9th, the date of formation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). As for the stamps, Ito Jakuchu's "Doshokusaie" is designed in the upper row (International Letter Week), and Ito Jakuchu's "Chosyoku-katyo-hanga (Colored Flower and Bird Prints)" is designed in the lower row (greeting).