Object Details
Astronaut
Yuri Gagarin
Summary
This three-kopek stamp celebrates the flight of Yuri Gagarin, who, in 1961m became the first person to orbit the Earth. It is part of a set, the other half of which illustrates the Vostok rocket and spacecraft that carried Gagarin into orbit. This is one of the first three stamps that the Soviet Union issued to commemorate Gagarin's flight
The Soviet military attaché donated this item to the museum.
Credit Line
Gift of USSR Embassy
Inventory Number
A19780356000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Philately
Materials
Paper
Ink
Adhesive
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 4.1 × 2.9cm (1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in.)
Storage: 9.2 × 7.9 × 5.1cm (3 5/8 × 3 1/8 × 2 in.)
Country of Origin
USSR
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19780356000