Bidspirit auction | UN 2002 World Summit First

UN 2002 World Summit First Day Covers, Trio of Framed Peter Max FDCs - This lot features a set of three professionally framed First Day Covers (FDCs) issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) for the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. Frame measures 29 1/2 inches by 17 inches. Each cover displays colorful, graphic designs consistent with the pop-art style of Peter Max. The first cover includes a block of stamps for the UN New York headquarters with denominations of 37 cents and 60 cents. The second cover features a block of stamps for the UN Vienna office with denominations of 0,51 Euro and 0,58 Euro. The third cover contains a block for the UN Geneva office with denominations of 0,90 and 1,80 Swiss Francs. The covers bear printed signatures reading ”Peter Max” and logos reading ”peter max(c)”. The text on each cover includes the event title ”JOHANNESBURG 2002” and ”World Summit on Sustainable Development” in English, French, and German. Each block is canceled with a circular date stamp reading ”UNITED NATIONS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION”, ”FIRST DAY OF ISSUE”, and ”JUNE 27 2002”. The trio is presented in a custom black multi-aperture mat within a polished black frame.