3rd Damascus International Fair (1956) - Industry and Trade - 35 piastre

Issued in 1956 as part of the Third Damascus International Fair commemorative airmail series, this stamp depicts a cogwheel enclosing a merchant sailing vessel, flanked by fountain pen nibs and commercial symbols. The design represents the close relationship between industry, commerce, transportation, and international trade. The sailing ship symbolizes Syria's historic commercial links and maritime trade traditions, while the cogwheel reflects modern industrial development and technological progress being promoted through the international fair.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Syrian Republic highlighted the importance of industrialization and commercial exchange in national development. The issue celebrated Syria's participation in regional and international trade and emphasized the role of the Damascus International Fair in promoting economic growth, industrial advancement, and cooperation among nations.