Panoramic View of Sana'a and its Minarets - 14 buqsha

Panoramic View of Sana'a and its Minarets - 14 buqsha

Year
1951
Face Value
14
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
YE-AR 129
Yvert & Tellier
YE-K 43H
Stanley Gibbons
YE-AR 78

Technical Details

Colors
Green
Size
40x30 mm
Perforation
14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
IPS Off. Carte Valori (Officina Governativa Carte Valori)
This 14-bogaches stamp offers a panoramic view of the ancient city of Sana'a, showcasing its unique multi-story "tower houses" and a prominent minaret standing high against the horizon. The design highlights the legendary architectural mastery of Yemeni stone masons, whose gypsum tracery and clay brick fortifications define one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban centers in the world. Framed by an elegant, slate-blue border filled with traditional calligraphy and formal state insignia, the visual narrative carries a powerful message of permanence, geographic pride, and sovereign independence. The issue stands as a formal representation of the kingdom's institutional presence, celebrating the distinct urban fabric and cultural heritage that formed the heart of the state during the mid-20th century.