1975 USSR Apollo-Soyuz Space Test Project Sc 4338-4341 Sc 4342 MNH Set

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View 1975 USSR Apollo-Soyuz Space Test Project Sc 4338-4341 Sc 4342 MNH Set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Catalog Numbers: Scott #4338-4341 (Singles) and #4342 (Souvenir Sheet). The historic mission marked an end to the era-defining Space Race and laid the groundwork for future international cooperative space programs.   Issued on July 15, 1975, this historic complete commemorative set and souvenir sheet honor the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) , the first joint international space flight conducted by the United States and the Soviet Union. The historic mission marked an end to the era-defining Space Race and laid the groundwork for future international cooperative space programs. Stamp Set and Souvenir Sheet Details The collection is in pristine Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition and includes the full set of four individual stamps alongside the large-margin souvenir sheet: Sc 4338 (12k - Top Right, Top Stamp): Features the docking configuration of the American Apollo capsule linked up with the Soviet Soyuz-19 craft in orbit, with the official mission emblem in the corner. Sc 4339 (12k - Top Right, Middle Stamp): Showcases the docked Apollo and Soyuz spaceships positioned directly over a view of the Earth from space. Sc 4340 (10k - Top Right, Bottom Stamp): Depicts the portraits of all five crew members split across the national flags of both participating superpowers: Cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valery Kubasov next to Astronauts Thomas Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton. Sc 4341 (16k - Far Right Vertical Stamp): Illustrates the dramatic, fiery blast-off of the Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome launchpad. Sc 4342 (50k Souvenir Sheet - Left): Features a large 50k stamp highlighting the Soviet Flight Control Center monitoring the mission. The expansive outer margins include individual portraits of the five crew members, a globe track, and a diagram of the overlapping capsule docking mechanisms. Technical Specifications Issue Date: July 15, 1975 Catalog Numbers: Scott #4338-4341 (Singles) and #4342 (Souvenir Sheet) Theme: Space Exploration, Astrophilately, Rocket Launch, Cosmonauts, Astronauts, Cold War History Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with original gum and bright, unblemished color reproduction. This set represents a milestone crossover acquisition for collectors specializing in Space on Stamps , Soviet-era History , or Joint Issues . The vivid designs expertly capture the technological and political weight of this monumental cooperative orbital mission. American Philatelic Society dealer member American Numismatic Association life member Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.     FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Condition: 1975 USSR Apollo-Soyuz Space Test Project Sc 4338-4341 Sc 4342 MNH Set. Category: Stamps › Europe › Russia & Soviet Union.

Year of Issue

1971-1980

Certification

Uncertified

Country of Origin

Russia & Soviet Union

Color

Multi-Color

Type

Miniature Sheet

Place of Origin

Russia & Soviet Union

Currency

Decimal

Quality

Mint Never Hinged/MNH

Topic

Space

Denomination

Various

Grade

Ungraded