Gwen Prout stamp collection vol.60 1981 International Year of Disabled Persons
- Date:
- 1981
- Reference:
- EPH751:60
- Part of:
- Gwen Prout Stamp Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
The volume comprises a collection of stamps and first day covers produced to commemorate the United Nations' International Year of Disabled Persons. The stamps come from all over the world covering Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, Africa and Asia. The volume includes a list of first day covers and other stamps, listed by country.
The following subjects are represented in the volume:
Disabled sport
Braille and sign language
Wheelchair use
Guide dogs
Prosthetics
Hobbies being undertaken by people with varying disabilities
Publication/Creation
1981
Physical description
1 volume
Biographical note
The United Nations proclaimed 1981 to be the International Year of Disabled Persons and the International Decade of Disabled Persons ran from 1983 to 1993.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores