Trinidad Tobago stamps year 1969 1st Manned Moon Landing

Trinidad Tobago stamps year 1969 1st Manned Moon Landing – Apollo 11 – set+FDC

The Trinidad and Tobago postal administration, like many others around the world, issued a commemorative set of stamps in 1969 to celebrate the First Manned Moon Landing by Apollo 11.

Here are the details for this stamp issue:

• Year of Issue: 1969 (Issued around September 1, 1969).
• Theme: “The 1st Manned Moon Landing – Apollo 11”
• Composition of the Set: The issue typically consists of three stamps, although sometimes additional values or a souvenir sheet may be associated with it in catalogs. The main set of three values includes:
  • Low Value (e.g., 6¢): Often depicts the Earth and Moon.
  • Medium Value (e.g., 40¢): Often features the Lunar Module (Eagle) on the Moon’s surface with an astronaut.
  • High Value (e.g., $1.00): Often features the Lunar Module and the two astronauts on the Moon.
• Designs: The stamps are multi-colored and feature specific images of the mission, including the lunar surface, the Apollo 11 crew, and spacecraft.
  • One common design features the Lunar Landing Module and astronauts on the Moon’s surface.
  • Another design in the set may feature a view of the Earth and the Moon in space.
• Catalog Numbers: The set of three stamps is listed in major catalogs as:
  • Scott Catalog: The set is typically found under Scott Nos. 167-169 (or similar numbers in that range, depending on catalog edition and grouping). A single stamp from the set is often referenced as Scott No. 167.
  • Michel Catalog: References are usually around Michel Nos. 249-251.
  • Yvert & Tellier Catalog: References are usually around Yvert Nos. 253-255.

This set is a popular item for collectors specializing in the “Space on Stamps” theme, particularly those focusing on the British Commonwealth countries that commemorated the Apollo 11 mission.