UN Scott #81 Artcraft FDC 1959 World Refugee and 50 similar items

Discover this significant First Day Cover (FDC) featuring the United Nations Scott #81 4c World Refugee Year stamp. This philatelic collectible was officially issued on December 10, 1959, from the United Nations Post Office in New York. It marks a poignant moment in global history, reflecting the United Nations' humanitarian efforts during the World Refugee Year. This FDC is a must-have for collectors focusing on United Nations issues, humanitarian themes, or First Day Covers from the 1950s. The cachet, created by the renowned Artcraft, presents an evocative engraved illustration of "ALGERIAN REFUGEES IN TUNISIA," underscored by the United Nations logo and the text "HONORING THE United Nations WORLD REFUGEE YEAR 1959." The cover bears two distinct postmarks: a circular "UNITED NATIONS DEC 10 9-AM 1959 NEW YORK" cancel and a rectangular "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" cancel featuring the UN globe. This Artcraft FDC is addressed to Joseph Simek in Gates Mills, Ohio, adding a touch of personal history to this unique piece of philately. Event: First Day of Issue Scott #: UN Scott #81 Stamp Subject: World Refugee Year (4c) Date of Issue: December 10, 1959 First Day City: United Nations, New York Cachet Maker: Artcraft Cachet Description: Engraved illustration of Algerian Refugees in Tunisia with UN logo and text "HONORING THE United Nations WORLD REFUGEE YEAR 1959." Postmarks: Circular "UNITED NATIONS DEC 10 9-AM 1959 NEW YORK" cancel; Rectangular "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" cancel with UN globe. Addressee: Joseph Simek, Upper Forty Dr., Gates Mills, O.