Abu Dhabi Stamps and Postal History

Abu Dhabi Stamps and Postal History

STAMP DETAILS





Stamp Set	To commemorate the second anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed, the postal department of Abu Dhabi issued a set of four postage stamps. The values issued were 5 Fils, 10 Fils, 100 Fils and 125 Fils. Stamps from this set are rarely seen used on commercial covers.

Type of Stamp	Commemorative

Web Cat.	47

Stanley Cat.	47

Scotts Cat.	47

Michel Cat.	47

Country	Abu Dhabi

Issue Date	06-Aug-1968

Denomination	100 Fils

Colour	Black, Silver, Red & Mauve

Perforation	14 ½ x 14

Quantity	0

Design	Designed by house artist of Harrison & Sons Ltd. of London

Description	The 2nd Anniversary of the Accession of Sheikh Zayed - 1968

Printer	Printed in photogravure by Harrison & Sons Ltd. of London.

C O V E R
Cancellation Date: 06-Aug-1968
Cover Type: First Day Cover
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Related Items: 4

C O V E R
Cancellation Date: 06-Aug-1968
Cover Type: First Day Cover
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Related Items: 4

C O V E R
Cancellation Date: 06-Aug-1968
Cover Type: First Day Cover
Destination: USA
Related Items: 4

C O V E R
Cancellation Date: 13-Sep-1968
Cover Type: Airmail
Destination: New York - USA
Related Items: 3

C O V E R
Cancellation Date: 25-May-1969
Cover Type: Airmail
Destination: UK
Related Items: 4