1962 Scott #1203 – 4¢ Dag Hammarskjöld / UN Memorial – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued October 23, 1962, honoring Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, who died in a 1961 plane crash in Africa. The stamp features his portrait against a yellow background with the UN headquarters in the design. A rare error version with inverted yellow sparked controversy and collector interest. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 4 cents
- Issue Year: 1962
- Scott Catalog No. 1203
- Subject: Dag Hammarskjöld, UN Secretary-General
- Design: Yellow background, UN building, engraved portrait
- Error Variant: Inverted yellow background (not included)
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of UN history, diplomatic figures, or philatelic errors