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A historic collection of 337 Bahrain postage stamps
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Year: 1966
Symbols of Bahrain's National Heritage and Development
This stamp commemorates Bahrain's progress as a modern nation while honoring the historical and cultural foundations that shaped its identity. The various national symbols represented on the stamp reflect key aspects of Bahrain's development, including its maritime tradition, economic growth, transportation networks, agricultural heritage, cultural customs, and public institutions. Together, these elements celebrate the achievements that transformed Bahrain during the twentieth century from a small Gulf state into an important regional center for commerce, finance, and communications. The issue also serves as a tribute to Bahrain's efforts to balance modernization with the preservation of its cultural heritage. During the reign of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the country experienced significant advances in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and international relations, while maintaining strong connections to traditional values and customs. By bringing together multiple symbols of national life, the stamp commemorates Bahrain's journey of development and highlights the unity of its history, culture, and aspirations for the future.
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White Antelope (Addax nasomaculatus)
Arabian Oryx - Al Maha (Oryx leucoryx)
Arabian Hare (Lepus capensis-Lepus capensis arabicus)
Desert Monitor-Waral (Varanus griseus)
Reem – Male (Gazella subgutturosa marica - Gazella marica)
Reem (Gazella subgutturosa marica - Gazella marica)
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Falconer with Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Falconer with Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Saluki (Canis lupus familiaris)
Arabian Horse - 60 fils
