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A historic collection of 370 Bahrain postage stamps
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Year: 1955
Queen Elizabeth II -Carrickfergus Castle - 2R
TThis 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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25th Jubilee of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa - 100 fils
25th Jubilee of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa - 50 fils
25th Jubilee of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa - 15 fils
Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway Opening (King Fahd Causeway) - 100 fils
Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway Opening (King Fahd Causeway) - 50 fils
Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway Opening (King Fahd Causeway) - 15 fils
International Youth Year 1985 - 100 fils
International Youth Year 1985 - 50 fils
International Youth Year 1985 - 15 fils
First Arab Gulf Week for Social Work 1985 - 100 fils
First Arab Gulf Week for Social Work 1985 - 50 fils
First Arab Gulf Week for Social Work 1985 - 15 fils
Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) - 100 fils
Longnose Emperor (Lethrinus elongatus) - 100 fils
Malabar Grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) - 100 fils
Silver Black Porgy (Sparidentex hasta) - 100 fils
Two-bar Seabream (Acanthopagrus bifasciatus) - 100 fils
Mullet (Liza sp.) - 100 fils
White-spotted Spinefoot (Siganus canaliculatus) - 100 fils
Sordid Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus sordidus) - 100 fils
Houndfish (Tylosurus crocodilus) - 100 fils
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - 100 fils
Centenary of Postal Services in Bahrain (1884–1984) - 100 fils
