Description
This is a mint never hinged (MNH) souvenir sheet from the Soviet Union (USSR), Scott #2305a, issued in 1962 as a peace and disarmament propaganda issue during the Cold War era.
The sheet features a central stamp showing a classical male figure breaking a sword, symbolizing the renunciation of war and the triumph of peace. Surrounding the stamp is a decorative field incorporating olive branches, architectural silhouettes, and a prominent quotation attributed to Nikita Khrushchev, emphasizing disarmament as a path to lasting peace and friendship between nations.
Printed in cool blue and gold tones, the design combines classical symbolism with modern political messaging, reflecting the USSR’s use of philately as a tool of international diplomacy and ideological communication during the early 1960s.
Souvenir sheets of this type were produced for collectors and special occasions and are especially sought after by collectors of Cold War history, propaganda issues, peace themes, and Soviet graphic design.
Condition:
Mint never hinged (MNH). Original gum intact and undisturbed. Clean sheet with strong color, intact perforations on the stamp, and no major faults visible.
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