Abu Dhabi 1964 Definitive Series
Abu Dhabi · 1964 · 5 Naye Paise
This stamp is the first definitive issue from Abu Dhabi, featuring a portrait of Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ruler at the time. The design is simple, focusing on the Sheikh's portrait framed with the country's name in both Arabic and English. It marks the establishment of Abu Dhabi's independent postal service.
Issued in 1964, this stamp signifies a key moment in Abu Dhabi's history, as it established its own postal system, previously managed by British postal agencies. This occurred during a period of rapid transformation for the emirate following the discovery of oil.
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Photogravure
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