common1900-1945

King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, First Definitive Series

Name: King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, First Definitive Series
Brand: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia · 1934 · 1/4 ghirsh

This stamp is part of the first definitive series of Saudi Arabia, issued in 1934. It features a portrait of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The design is simple and elegant, with the King's portrait framed by traditional Islamic geometric patterns.

Issued shortly after the unification of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd into Saudi Arabia in 1932, this series established a new national philatelic identity under its founding ruler.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg217

scott59

michel75

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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