Dubai – Honouring Astronauts Souvenir Sheet (1964)

Issued by Dubai in 1964, this souvenir sheet commemorates the achievements of the early space age by honoring astronauts. The central design features a 2 Rupees Air Mail stamp depicting futuristic spacecraft in flight, reflecting the worldwide fascination with space exploration during the 1960s. Produced during Dubai’s pre-UAE postal period, the issue was created primarily for the international philatelic market and remains a notable example of Trucial States space-themed stamps.

Additional Details

• Issuer: Dubai

• Year: 1964

• Type: Souvenir Sheet

• Subject: Honouring Astronauts

• Face Value: 2 Rupees (Air Mail)

• Number of Stamps: 1

• Perforation: Perforated

• Design Features:

• Central 2 Rupees Air Mail stamp

• Futuristic spacecraft symbolizing space exploration

• Inscribed “Honouring Astronauts” in English and Arabic

• Decorative souvenir sheet format

• Condition: Mint, unused