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A historic collection of 483 Saudi Arabia postage stamps
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Year: 1925
Accession Issue – King Ali bin Hussein 1/8 piastre
This stamp reflects a specific moment of dynastic transition, issued to commemorate the accession of Ali bin Hussein as the King of Hejaz following the abdication of his father, Sharif Hussein bin Ali. The central medallion features an intricate calligraphic rendering of the King’s name and the Islamic year 1343, symbolizing a hopeful but brief attempt to stabilize the Hashimite monarchy during the ongoing conflict with Nejd forces. The elaborate border designs, featuring interlocking vine-like scrolls known as tashjir, represent the pinnacle of Hejazi decorative arts, blending regional identity with the formal requirements of a sovereign state. This issue acts as a historical witness to the final days of the independent Kingdom of Hejaz, emphasizing the cultural and political lineage of the Hashimites as custodians of the holy cities through traditional Arabian motifs.
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Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh - 20 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh - 9 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Gas- Oil Plant - 7 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Gas- Oil Plant - 6 piastre
8th Congress of the Arab Telecommunications Union - 7 piastre
8th Congress of the Arab Telecommunications Union - 6 piastre
8th Congress of the Arab Telecommunications Union - 4 piastre
8th Congress of the Arab Telecommunications Union - 2 piastre
8th Congress of the Arab Telecommunications Union - 1 piastre
20th Anniversary of UNESCO - 10 piastre
20th Anniversary of UNESCO - 4 piastre
20th Anniversary of UNESCO -3 piastre
20th Anniversary of UNESCO - 2 piastre
20th Anniversary of UNESCO - 1 piastre
Inauguration of W.H.O. Headquarters, Geneva - 10 piastre
Inauguration of W.H.O. Headquarters, Geneva -6 piastre
Inauguration of W.H.O. Headquarters, Geneva - 4 piastre
Arab And Islamic Jamboree - 10 piastre
Arab And Islamic Jamboree - 8 piastre
Arab And Islamic Jamboree - 4 piastre
Massacre at Deir Yassin 1948 - 8 piastre
Massacre at Deir Yassin 1948 - 6 piastre
Massacre at Deir Yassin 1948 - 4 piastre
