Tripoli International Fair (1962) - 15 millieme

Tripoli International Fair (1962) - 15 millieme

Year
1962
Face Value
15
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
exhibition

Catalogs References

Michel
LY 116A
Yvert & Tellier
LY 205
Stanley Gibbons
LY 270

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
48 x 29 mm
Perforation
11½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Fuks-Marković
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
Issued in 1962, this stamp commemorates the Tripoli International Fair, one of Libya's most important commercial and cultural exhibitions. Held annually in Tripoli, the fair brought together exhibitors, businesses, and visitors from Libya and abroad, providing a platform for promoting trade, industry, agriculture, tourism, and international economic cooperation. The event played a significant role in showcasing Libya's development and strengthening its commercial links with other countries.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the United Kingdom of Libya highlighted the growing importance of the Tripoli International Fair as a symbol of economic progress and international engagement. The issue celebrated Libya's participation in global trade and cultural exchange, while emphasizing the country's efforts to encourage investment, foster international partnerships, and support national development during a period of rapid modernization.