06.03.2009
Photographer – Smirnov V.
Designer – Moscovets A.
Stamps per sheets: 12 (4x3 stamps).
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset; perforation - comb 12 x 12½.
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Gagarin Yury Alekseevich (1934 - 1968) is the Soviet space pilot. Gagarin became the first-ever person who made flight into space on the space ship-companion "East" on April, 12th, 1961. Gagarin flew around globe during 1 hour and 48 minutes and safely returned on the earth. Y.A.Gagarin's name carries Gagarin city (former Gzhatsk), crater on the Moon underside, asteroid № 1772, gold medal FAI (it is awarded since 1968), square in Moscow. In many cities there are streets, prospectuses, squares, parkways, parks, clubs and schools n.a. Gagarin. Stamp represents earlier not published photo of Jury Alekseevich made on April, 12th, 1961 right after landing of the ship “East”. The photographer is V. Smirnov.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
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| 10.00 | 30×42 | multicolor |
10.00 | 0.00 | 1200000 |
Sheet
Stamps per sheet: 12 (4x3 stamps).
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset; perforation - comb 12 x 12½.
Sheet print quantity - 120000.
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| 1304 | 1304 | 1304 | 1304 |
| 1304 | K | K | 1304 |
| 1304 | 1304 | 1304 | 1304 |
Category:
History : The great names of history
Industry, construction, agriculture, technology : Space
FDC:
The 75th anniversary of birth U. A. Gagarin (1934- 1968), first astronaut in the world.
Special cancellation marks:
The 75th anniversary of birth U. A. Gagarin (1934- 1968), first astronaut in the world.
The 75th anniversary of birth U. A. Gagarin (1934- 1968), first astronaut in the world. The 75th anniversary of birth U. A. Gagarin.
The 75th anniversary of birth U. A. Gagarin.
Souvenir packs in cover:
Space
