This is an official United Nations First Day Cover featuring the 1975 International Women's Year 18¢ stamp, postmarked May 9, 1975 at United Nations, New York. The stamp depicts stylized silhouettes of a woman and man within a divided circle, framed by laurel branches, symbolizing gender equality.
International Women's Year was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to focus global attention on improving the status of women and advancing equal rights. The 1975 observance launched the UN Decade for Women and highlighted issues of discrimination, education, and participation in public life during a pivotal era of social change.
The cachet includes the UN emblem, a large numeral “1,” and the inscription “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE,” along with a reference to International Women's Year. The clean, unaddressed cover displays sharp postmark detail and fresh stamp color.
A strong addition for collectors of United Nations philately, women's history topicals, or 1970s postal issues.
