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United Arab Emirates 1982 National Day, Falconry

Name: United Arab Emirates 1982 National Day, Falconry
Brand: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates · 1982 · 50f, 75f, 1.50d

This set of three stamps commemorates the 11th National Day of the United Arab Emirates. The designs feature the traditional and culturally significant practice of falconry, with each stamp depicting a falconer with his bird. The stamps showcase a key aspect of Bedouin heritage and its importance in modern Emirati culture.

Issued in 1982, these stamps celebrate the anniversary of the unification of the seven emirates in 1971. Falconry, a sport of kings and a vital part of desert life for centuries, was chosen to represent national pride and tradition.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

birds falconry animals national-day culture

Catalog Numbers

sg173-175

scott154-156

michel154-156

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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