common1945-1980

Yemen Postage Stamp, 1963

Name: Yemen Postage Stamp, 1963
Brand: Yemen

Yemen · 1963 · 1/4 B

This stamp from the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen features a design symbolizing mail and communication. It depicts a hand posting a letter into a post box, with an airplane flying overhead, representing the transition to modern airmail services. The denomination is 1/4 Bogach (B).

Issued in 1963 during a period of civil war, this stamp was part of a definitive series released by the royalist faction of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, which was in conflict with the newly established Yemen Arab Republic.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

postage letters mail communication

Catalog Numbers

scott57

michel103

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.