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A historic collection of 475 Kuwait postage stamps
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Year: 1923
King George V - Overprinted KUWAIT SERVICE - 2 ANNA
Serving the needs of heavier mail and international parcels, this high-value stamp showcases the rich visual iconography of the British Raj applied to the Kuwaiti context. The central medallion of King George V is flanked by two ceremonial elephants with riders, traditional symbols of Indian royalty, power, and wisdom. The use of such exotic and grand imagery on stamps designated for Kuwait highlights the shared administrative heritage between the Gulf and British India. The bold "KUWAIT" overprint acts as a bridge between two worlds, asserting the specific geographic destination for the revenue while utilizing the established artistic and institutional prestige of the Indian postal department to signify reliability and imperial reach.
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50th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO) - 10 fils
Traffic Day 1969 - 20 fils
Traffic Day 1969 - 10 fils
World Health Day 1969 - Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - 20 fils
World Health Day 1969 - Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - 15 fils
Family Day - 20 fils
Family Day - 10 fils
Teacher's Day - 20 fils
Teacher's Day - 10 fils
8th Anniversary of Kuwait National Day-30 fils
8th Anniversary of Kuwait National Day- 20 fils
8th Anniversary of Kuwait National Day- 15 fils
Education Week 1969- 20 fils
Education Week 1969- 10 fils
Inauguration of the Kuwait Hilton Hotel - 20 fils
Inauguration of the Kuwait Hilton Hotel - 10 fils
Education Day 1969 - 20 fils
Education Day 1969 - 15 fils
Boeing 707 - Kuwait Airways- 45 fils
Boeing 707 - Kuwait Airways- 25 fils
Boeing 707 - Kuwait Airways- 20 fils
Boeing 707 - Kuwait Airways- 10 fils
1400th Anniversary of the Revelation of the Holy Qur'an- 45 fils
