Issued in 1987, this 22-cent United Nations stamp honors Trygve Lie of Norway, the first Secretary-General of the United Nations. The portrait, rendered in rich engraved detail, depicts Lie seated confidently against a background showing books and a globe—symbols of diplomacy and global unity. Serving from 1946 to 1953, Lie helped guide the UN through its formative years in the aftermath of World War II. The blue and gold border reflects the organization’s emblematic colors, emphasizing peace and international cooperation. A fitting tribute to one of the early architects of the UN’s mission.