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LIE, Trygye (1896-1968). Norwegian statesman, Minister of Justice (1935-1939). Foreign Minister 91941-1946). First Secretary General of the United Nations (1946-1952). He is the first person to be pictured on a United Nations postage stamp. Plate block of four U.S. 5 cent Adlai Stevenson stamps. Stevenson was appointed U.S. delegate to the U.N.’s General Assembly at its first session and returned there in 1961 as Ambassador for President John F. Kennedy. Signed by Trygye Lie across the stamps. Possibly uniqueSigned on the selvage: “C.W. Nimitz Fleet Admiral USN.” In very fine condition....................$75.00
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