Poland 1987 – Meeting of John Paul II and the Chairman of the Council of State of the People's Republic of Poland at the Royal Castle in Warsaw – Block 132 (1 Stamp + 2 Labels, MNH)

This philatelic item is Block 132 issued by the Polish Post in 1987, commemorating the meeting between John Paul II and Wojciech Jaruzelski, Chairman of the Council of State of the People's Republic of Poland, at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. The issue documents one of the notable public events in Poland during the 1980s.

The central element of the block is a stamp depicting the Royal Castle in Warsaw and Sigismund III Vasa's Column, two of the most recognizable landmarks of the Polish capital.

Contents of the block:

• Stamp (50 zł) – Royal Castle in Warsaw and Sigismund's Column
• Left label – portrait of John Paul II
• Right label – portrait of Wojciech Jaruzelski

The block also includes the commemorative inscription:

“Meeting of the Pope with the Chairman of the Council of State of the People's Republic of Poland at the Royal Castle – Warsaw 1987”

The design is completed by a stylized Polish eagle in the upper section.

📌 Condition:

✔️ Mint never hinged (MNH)

✔️ Complete block with 1 stamp and 2 attached labels

✔️ Full original margins preserved

✔️ Strong colours and quality printing

✔️ No visible mechanical damage

✨ Why this block stands out

🇵🇱 Commemorates an important event in modern Polish history

✝️ Theme related to John Paul II

🏛️ Features the Royal Castle and Sigismund's Column in Warsaw

📜 Historically and politically significant issue

⭐ Mint MNH condition

🎨 Attractive combination of stamp and commemorative labels

📈 Popular among collectors of papal and historical philately

🎁 Interesting item for collectors of Polish and PRL postal issues