Issued by Israel in 1974, this commemorative stamp celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), founded in 1874 to unify and streamline global postal systems. The design, rendered in a clean, modernist style, features a white dove wearing a red postal cap, holding an envelope — a charming symbol of worldwide communication and peace. The dove’s tail feathers are decorated in blue, white, and red, evoking international postal markings. The gold-brown background enhances the bold simplicity of the motif, underscoring the UPU’s enduring role in connecting nations through mail.