Saudi Arabia 1970 King Saud Airmail 2p

Saudi Arabia · 1970 · 2p

This airmail stamp features a portrait of King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the second king of Saudi Arabia. The design is framed by an ornate cartouche, a decorative element common in Islamic art and architecture, adding an element of traditional design to the monarch's profile.

Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a definitive series released after King Saud's death in 1969, honoring his reign from 1953 to 1964. The airmail designation reflects the growing importance of international communication for the kingdom during this period.