uncommon1900-1945

Saudi Arabia 1934 Proclamation of Emir Saud

Name: Saudi Arabia 1934 Proclamation of Emir Saud
Brand: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia · 1934 · 1/4g

The stamp features a central Tughra, an elaborate calligraphic monogram, surrounded by Arabic script. The denomination '1/4g' is also visible.

This stamp commemorates the proclamation of Emir Saud as Heir Apparent of Arabia in 1934. It is also notable as the first postage stamp issued by the newly formed Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state symbols tughra commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott138

Image: Postal administration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; processed and uploaded by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Michael_Romanov" title="User:Michael Romanov">Michael Romanov</a> · License: Public domain

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