Santos-Dumont Airship and Brazilian Locomotive

Santos-Dumont Airship and Brazilian Locomotive

Year
1977
Face Value
25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Transportation

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 340A
Yvert & Tellier
KM 180
Stanley Gibbons
KM 222

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
36 x 42 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
This stamp forms part of the same transportation-themed series and depicts an airship associated with Alberto Santos-Dumont, one of the pioneers of early aviation. In the early twentieth century, Santos-Dumont became internationally famous for his experiments with dirigibles and powered flight, contributing significantly to the development of aeronautics. The stamp also features a Brazilian steam locomotive, symbolizing the importance of rail transportation in the growth and modernization of South America.

By issuing this stamp, the Comoros honors key achievements in the history of transportation and human innovation. The issue celebrates the pioneering spirit of inventors and engineers whose work expanded the possibilities of travel, helping to connect regions, stimulate economic growth, and advance technological progress across the world.