Dubai – Trucial States Definitive Stamp Set (1961)

Issued by the Dubai Postal Administration in 1961, this definitive stamp set was the first postal issue to represent the Trucial States as a single entity. The lower denominations feature seven palm trees, symbolizing the seven Trucial States that would later form the United Arab Emirates in 1971, while the higher values depict a traditional Arabian dhow, representing the region’s maritime heritage and trading history. As the inaugural Trucial States issue, the set occupies a landmark position in the postal history of both the Trucial States and the UAE.

Additional Details

• Issuer: Dubai Postal Administration (Trucial States)

• Year: 1961

• Type: Definitive Stamp Set

• Number of Stamps: 11

• Face Values:

• 5 NP

• 15 NP

• 20 NP

• 30 NP

• 40 NP

• 50 NP

• 75 NP

• 1 Rupee

• 2 Rupees

• 5 Rupees

• 10 Rupees

• Perforation: Perforated

• Design Features:

• Seven palm trees symbolizing the seven Trucial States

• Traditional Arabian dhow

• Bilingual Arabic and English inscriptions

• “Trucial States” inscription

• Condition: Mint, unused (based on image provided)

• Special Features:

• First stamp issue representing the Trucial States as a single postal entity.

• Issued by the Dubai Postal Administration for use throughout the Trucial States.

• Symbolically represents the seven emirates that later united to form the United Arab Emirates.