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A historic collection of 387 Yemen postage stamps
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Year: 1940
Mutawakkilite Kingdom - 18 buqsha
This stamp belongs to the definitive series of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen, serving as a formal representation of the state's administrative sovereignty and Zaydi religious identity during the reign of Imam Yahya bin Muhammad. The central motif features a prominent crescent shape—a powerful symbol in Islamic iconography—inscribed with elegant Arabic calligraphy that asserts the Imam's religious authority and title. Surrounding this central element are intricate arabesque patterns and traditional motifs that reflect Yemen's rich artistic heritage and decorative crafts. By including the French inscription "POSTES DU ROYAUME DE YEMEN" alongside the Arabic text and the "BOGSHAS" currency denomination, the stamp highlights the kingdom's efforts to institutionalize its postal service for international engagement while remaining firmly rooted in its conservative theological and cultural foundations.
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4th Anniversary of the Yemeni Revolution -2 buqsha
4th Anniversary of the Yemeni Revolution - 6 buqsha
4th Anniversary of the Yemeni Revolution - 4 buqsha
Third Anniversary of the Revolution - 6 buqsha
Third Anniversary of the Revolution - 4 buqsha
Fire at the university library of Algiers - 6 buqsha
Fire at the university library of Algiers - 4 buqsha
Massacre of Deir Yassin - 6 buqsha
Massacre of Deir Yassin - 4 buqsha
2nd anniversary of the revolution - 6 buqsha
2nd anniversary of the revolution - 4 buqsha
2nd anniversary of the revolution - 2 buqsha
15th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Right - 6 buqsha
15th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Right - 4 buqsha
First Anniversary of Revolution - 4 buqsha
First Anniversary of Revolution - 4 buqsha
First Anniversary of Revolution - 2 buqsha
Freedom from Hunger Campaign 6 buqsha
Freedom from Hunger Campaign - 4 buqsha
Foundation of the Yemen Arab Republic - 16 buqsha
Foundation of the Yemen Arab Republic - 10 buqsha
Foundation of the Yemen Arab Republic - 8 buqsha
Foundation of the Yemen Arab Republic - 6 buqsha
