King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, First Definitive Series
Saudi Arabia · 1950 · 1/2g & 1g
This pair of stamps features a portrait of King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of Saudi Arabia. The design is simple and formal, with the King's portrait in a central oval frame, flanked by Arabic inscriptions. These stamps were part of the first definitive series to feature the King's portrait after a period of primarily pictorial designs.
Issued in 1950, these stamps represent the consolidation of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under its founder, King Abdulaziz. His reign saw the discovery of vast oil reserves, which began to transform the nation's economy and global standing.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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