King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, Founder of Saudi Arabia

Name: King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, Founder of Saudi Arabia
Brand: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia · 1934 · 1/4g (Ghirs)

This stamp features a portrait of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of Saudi Arabia. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the King's profile, with the country's name in Arabic script (Al-Mamlaka al-Arabiya as-Saudiya) and the denomination. This was the first postage stamp issued by the newly unified Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Issued in 1934, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history, symbolizing the unification of the various regions of the Arabian Peninsula under the rule of the House of Saud.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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