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King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, Airmail
uncommon1945-1980

King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, Airmail

Saudi Arabia · 1949 · 1/4 Gurush

This airmail stamp features a portrait of King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of Saudi Arabia. The design is simple, focusing on the king's image, framed with decorative elements and inscriptions in Arabic. It was part of the first airmail series issued by the kingdom.

Issued in 1949, this stamp represents the modernization of Saudi Arabia's postal services under King Abdulaziz, reflecting the growing importance of air travel for communication in the post-war era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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