King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, First Definitive Series
Saudi Arabia · 1934 · 1/4g (Ghirsh)
This definitive 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, framed by traditional Islamic geometric patterns. It is part of the first definitive series to bear his image, symbolizing the new era of the unified kingdom.
Issued in 1934, this series marked a significant moment in the nation's history, solidifying the identity of the newly unified Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (proclaimed in 1932) through its postage.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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