Poland 1971
Lunokhod 1
Lunokhod 1 exploring the Moon, its front wheels rising to pass over a rock. As
with other stamps depicting lunar surface scenes, the Earth low on the horizon
is artistic licence.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue number:
2106
This stamp was also issued in a commemorative sheet of six with additional
labels depicting the descent of Luna 17 to the surface of the Moon and
communication between the Earth and Lunokhod.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue number:
MS2107