Lot #861: United Nations FDC Nov. 22, 1974 - UN 26¢ Law of the Sea stamp (Scott #257) - "Droit de la Mer" - "Law of the Sea" - "Nations Unies, Genève" - Geneva

1974 United Nations Commemorative Cacheted First Day Cover - Engraved picture of a Fish swimming through seaweed, with caption "Droit de la Mer". Cachet issued by "Official Geneva cachet. Éditions des Nations Unies, Genève. Dessin de Daniel Pahud, École des Arts Décoratifs, Genève, Suisse." Stamped with four 1974 United Nations Twenty-Six Cent "Law of the Sea" Stamps (Scott #257), perforated in corner square. Postmarked November 22, 1974, at the United Nations, New York. This 1974 United Nations First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the landmark "Law of the Sea" (Droit de la Mer) conference, a pivotal moment in international maritime diplomacy. This specimen is a product of the formal collaboration between the UN Geneva office and the Swiss artistic community. The stamp is the United Nations 26 Law of the Sea stamp (Scott #257). Issued on November 22, 1974, this denomination was part of a set released to highlight the United Nations' role in managing ocean resources and territorial waters. This cover is franked with four 26-cent stamps, totaling 1.04. This high denomination likely reflects a heavy international registered rate or was prepared specifically for collectors to showcase the full block. The Official Geneva Cachet is a work of student-led design from the École des Arts Décoratifs in Geneva, authorized by the Éditions des Nations Unies. The Artist Daniel Pahud provided the illustration. Dimensions: 10 mm x 17 mm Pickup category timeslot {A}