Eleanor Roosevelt  (1884-1962) - 55 millim

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) - 55 millim

Year
1964
Face Value
55
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Personalities

Catalogs References

Michel
SD 205
Yvert & Tellier
SD 170
Stanley Gibbons
SD 238

Technical Details

Colors
Brown
Size
28 x 33 mm
Perforation
14½ x 14
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1964, this stamp commemorates Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962), a prominent advocate for human rights and one of the leading figures behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Following her death in 1962, numerous countries honored her contributions to international cooperation, social justice, and the promotion of fundamental human rights around the world.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, Sudan joined the international recognition of Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy and her dedication to advancing human dignity and equality. The issue emphasized the universal importance of human rights and reflected support for the principles of freedom, justice, and mutual respect that she championed throughout her public life.