Issued by Vatican City in 1965, this elegant two-stamp set commemorates Pope Paul VI’s historic address to the United Nations, symbolizing the Holy See’s call for world peace. The design features a modern obelisk rising above the globe, paired with an olive branch—universal imagery of peace and unity—set against a serene sky. Latin inscription “Paulus VI P.M. Pacis Nuntius” (“Paul VI, Supreme Pontiff, Messenger of Peace”) underscores the theme. A standout mid-20th-century Vatican issue, prized for its clean modernist art and strong thematic appeal to peace, religion, and UN-related collections.

Issue Details:

• Country: Vatican City

• Year of Issue: 1965

• Theme: Peace, United Nations, Papal Diplomacy

• Denominations: L.30 (blue), L.150 (olive green)

• Printing: Photogravure

• Condition: Mint (as shown)