10th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights

10th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights

Year
1958
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 38
Yvert & Tellier
KM 15
Stanley Gibbons
KM 19

Technical Details

Colors
Blue Green
Size
40 x 26 mm
Perforation
13
Designer
Robert Cami
Printers
Atelier de Fabrication des Timbres-Poste, Paris
This stamp commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, using powerful symbols such as a radiant sun, a dove in flight, and the emblem associated with the United Nations to convey a message of peace, unity, and global cooperation. The composition reflects the post-war international context in which human rights became a central concern, and situates the Comoros within this broader global movement despite its colonial status at the time. The dove represents peace and hope, while the global emblem underscores ideals of shared responsibility and international dialogue. Through this imagery, the stamp expresses an aspiration toward dignity, equality, and justice, linking the archipelago to a universal vision of human values that transcends geographic boundaries.