Hejaz 10 Piastres, Medain Salih Postmark
Hejaz (Kingdom of) · 1916 · 10 Piastres
This stamp is an Ottoman Empire postage due stamp overprinted in Arabic for use in the Kingdom of Hejaz. The overprint, applied in black, signifies the establishment of the new postal authority following the Arab Revolt. The underlying design features intricate Islamic calligraphy and ornamentation typical of Ottoman issues.
Issued during the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) against the Ottoman Empire, these overprinted stamps represent the first postal issues of the newly independent Kingdom of Hejaz, a key moment in the formation of modern Saudi Arabia.
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