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Year: 1916
Hejaz 1916 First Issue – Mecca al-Mukarramah (1/2 Piastre)
This stamp is a cornerstone of Hejazi and early Saudi Arabian history, issued during the Arab Revolt as a symbol of sovereignty and cultural defiance against Ottoman administrative structures. The design intentionally avoids secular portraiture, instead utilizing a central circular motif that houses the name of the holy city, "Mecca al-Mukarramah," in elegant Arabic calligraphy, framed by the Islamic year 1334. The surrounding illustration is a rich tapestry of intricate arabesque vine-work and floral patterns, which pays homage to the traditional Islamic arts found in the carvings of the Great Mosque and historical manuscripts of the Hejaz region. By choosing these motifs, the Hashimite government communicated a message of religious legitimacy and Arab cultural pride, positioning the post office as an institution of a newly independent state rooted in Islamic heritage and the sanctity of the Hijaz.
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The Dawn of Aviation - 3 Saudi ghirsh
The Dawn of Aviation - 1 Saudi ghirsh
Return of King Abdulaziz from Egypt - 1/2 Saudi ghirsh
Meeting of King Ibn Saud and King Farouk of Egypt at Radhwa - 10 Saudi ghirsh
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Meeting of King Ibn Saud and King Farouk of Egypt at Radhwa - 3 Saudi ghirsh
