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A historic collection of 475 Kuwait postage stamps
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Year: 1955
Queen Elizabeth II -Carrickfergus Castle - 2R
This high-value stamp highlights the theme of historic fortification and coastal authority, featuring the prominent silhouette of Carrickfergus Castle. The illustration carries a message of enduring strength and the protection of strategic maritime approaches, mirroring the historical significance of Kuwait's own coastal defenses and its heritage as a guarded trading port. In the associated context of mid-20th century Kuwait, this overprinted issue reflects a period of British postal administration where high-value stamps were essential for the burgeoning economic transactions related to the oil industry. The bold "KUWAIT 2 RUPEES" overprint signifies a local identity within a global institutional framework, showcasing a time when Kuwait’s national administration and identity were maturing through the use of standardized international services.
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United Nations Day - 45 fils
United Nations Day - 20 fils
Traffic Day (1966) - 20 fils
Traffic Day (1966) - 10 fils
National Day (1966) - 45 fils
National Day (1966) - 25 fils
National Day (1966) - 20 fils
5th World Meteorological Day, - 20 fils
5th World Meteorological Day, - 5 fils
5th World Meteorological Day, - 4 fils
National Day (1965) - 20 fils
National Day (1965) - 15 fils
National Day (1965) - 10 fils
National Day (1964) - 45 fils
National Day (1964) - 30 fils
National Day (1964) - 20 fils
National Day (1964) - 8 fils
Second Anniversary of National Day - 50 fils
Second Anniversary of National Day - 20 fils
Second Anniversary of National Day - 5 fils
Second Anniversary of National Day - 4 fils
Education Day- 45 fils
Education Day- 20 fils
