Space Exploration   Space Travel- 3 naye paise

Space Exploration Space Travel- 3 naye paise

Year
1964
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Science and technology

Catalogs References

Michel
DB 73A
Yvert & Tellier
DB PA42
Stanley Gibbons
DB 62

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
30 x 60 mm
Perforation
12
Printing
Lithography
Designer
Paul Koroleff
Printers
Helio Electronic Press
This high-value issue expands on the theme of space travel, capturing a vibrant red spacecraft sweeping past the lunar surface into deep space. The dynamic curved trajectory line arcing around the moon carries a powerful message of mathematical precision, technological mastery, and humankind's successful departure from Earth's gravity to map new frontiers. The bilingual text "HONORING ASTRONAUTS" and its Arabic equivalent emphasize the universal nature of these achievements, paying tribute to the courage of the American and Soviet space pioneers who captivated the world. In the historical context of Dubai, this 1-Rupee stamp served a strategic purpose for high-value international air mail, leveraging the visual excitement of the space age to present the emirate as an globally connected, innovative, and ambitious trade center within the Trucial States.