common1945-1980

Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Name: Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Brand: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates · 1967 · 10f

This definitive stamp from Abu Dhabi, one of the Trucial States that would later form the UAE, features a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the ruler's image, which was a common theme for definitive series of the era. The denomination is shown in both Arabic and Latin script.

Issued in 1967, this stamp represents the period just before the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971. Sheikh Zayed was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and would become the first president of the UAE, making this an important pre-federation issue.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott26

michel26

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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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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