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A historic collection of 370 Bahrain postage stamps
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Year: 1951
Saint George and the Dragon - 10 rupee
This stamp highlights the classical theme of Saint George and the Dragon, a powerful cultural narrative symbolizing the triumph of order over chaos, bravery, and institutional protection. The illustration of the armored knight on horseback, paired with the profile of King George VI, carries a strong message of sovereign duty, moral authority, and the preservation of stability. In the historical context of mid-20th century Bahrain, this high-value overprinted issue reflects a period when the islands served as the administrative and military headquarters for British civil institutions in the Persian Gulf. The bold "BAHRAIN 10 RUPEES" overprint underscores the growing logistical and financial complexity of the local economy, showcasing how traditional concepts of leadership and protection were channeled through a standardized international postal network to support the archipelago's expanding regional influence.
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National Day 1974 - 120 fils
National Day 1974 - 60 fils
National Day 1974 - 30 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union), Centenary - 150 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union), Centenary - 120 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union), Centenary - 60 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union), Centenary - 30 fils
International traffic day - 60 fils
International traffic day - 30 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union) Accession - 150 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union) Accession - 120 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union) Accession - 60 fils
U.P.U. (Universal Postal Union) Accession - 30 fils
National Day- 150 fils
National Day- 120 fils
National Day- 60 fils
National Day- 30 fils
surcharge for War Refugees- 5 fils
25 Years of Human Rights Day- 60 fils
25 Years of Human Rights Day- 30 fils
surcharge for War Refugees- 5 fils
10 years World Food Programme - 60 fils
10 years World Food Programme - 30 fils
