Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Christ's Passion - The Stations of the Cross

طريق آلام المسيح

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Regular Issue

1 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.01
SG#: 749
SC#: 531
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus is condemned to death by Pontius Pilate, shown standing before the Roman governor with soldiers and officials present in the scene.

2 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.02
SG#: 750
SC#: 531A
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus takes up His cross, depicted carrying the heavy wooden cross while surrounded by Roman soldiers and onlookers.

3 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.03
SG#: 751
SC#: 531B
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus falls for the first time under the weight of the cross, shown collapsed on the ground with the cross upon Him as soldiers look on.

4 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.04
SG#: 752
SC#: 531C
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus meets His mother Mary along the Via Dolorosa, showing the emotional encounter between mother and son during His journey to crucifixion.

5 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.05
SG#: 753
SC#: 531D
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross, depicted assisting Christ with the heavy burden while surrounded by other figures.

6 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.06
SG#: 754
SC#: 531E
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus, showing the compassionate woman reaching out to comfort Christ during His suffering.

7 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.07
SG#: 755
SC#: 531F
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus falls for the second time, again shown collapsed under the weight of the cross with figures gathered around Him.

8 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.08
SG#: 756
SC#: 531G
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem, depicted consoling the weeping women who mourn His fate along the path.

9 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.09
SG#: 757
SC#: 531H
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus falls for the third time, showing His final collapse under the cross before reaching Calvary, with helpers attempting to assist.

10 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.10
SG#: 758
SC#: 531I
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus is stripped of His garments, depicted being disrobed by soldiers in preparation for the crucifixion.

11 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.11
SG#: 759
SC#: 531J
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus is nailed to the cross, showing the crucifixion scene with soldiers and onlookers present at this pivotal moment.

12 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.12
SG#: 760
SC#: 531K
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus dies on the cross, depicting the crucifixion with mourners including Mary and John gathered at the foot of the cross.

13 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.13
SG#: 761
SC#: 531L
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus washing the feet of his disciples in an intimate scene with figures gathered around in robes of green and brown.

14 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.14
SG#: 762
SC#: 531M
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: The entombment of Christ with mourning figures in green robes placing his body in the sepulcher.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

100 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.SS01
SG#: MS763
SC#: 531N
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Souvenir sheet showing Jesus washing the disciples' feet set against an architectural background of Jerusalem's religious buildings including domed structures and bell towers.
Notes: 101mm x 76mm

Perforation & Error Varieties

1 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.01i01
SG#: (749 imperf)
SC#: (531 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

2 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.02i01
SG#: (750 imperf)
SC#: (531A imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Christ carrying his cross while a figure holds up a cloth bearing his image, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

3 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.03i01
SG#: (751 imperf)
SC#: (531B imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus falling under the weight of the cross as figures assist and observe, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

4 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.04i01
SG#: (752 imperf)
SC#: (531C imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Christ carrying the cross encountering a haloed figure, likely his mother Mary, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

5 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.05i01
SG#: (753 imperf)
SC#: (531D imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus before Pilate or Roman authorities with soldiers and robed figures present, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

6 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.06i01
SG#: (754 imperf)
SC#: (531E imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Christ falling or being helped while carrying the cross with multiple figures surrounding him, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

7 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.07i01
SG#: (755 imperf)
SC#: (531F imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus fallen under the cross with women and other figures coming to his aid, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

8 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.08i01
SG#: (756 imperf)
SC#: (531G imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Christ fallen beneath the cross with robed figures gathering around to help, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

9 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.09i01
SG#: (757 imperf)
SC#: (531H imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Jesus fallen under the weight of the cross with figures placing him on a wooden structure, imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue.

10 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.10i01
SG#: (758 imperf)
SC#: (531I imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Via Dolorosa Station X showing Christ being stripped of his garments by soldiers while onlookers gather around in a scene of public humiliation.

11 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.11i01
SG#: (759 imperf)
SC#: (531J imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Via Dolorosa Station XI depicting Christ being nailed to the cross with attendants and soldiers participating in the crucifixion process.

12 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.12i01
SG#: (760 imperf)
SC#: (531K imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Via Dolorosa Station XII illustrating the crucifixion with Christ on the cross and mourning figures including Mary and disciples gathered below.

13 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.13i01
SG#: (761 imperf)
SC#: (531L imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Via Dolorosa Station XIII showing the descent from the cross with attendants carefully lowering Christ's body while mourners watch.

14 Fils

JS#: P1966-04.14i01
SG#: (762 imperf)
SC#: (531M imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 14-Sep-1966
Description: Via Dolorosa Station XIV portraying the entombment of Christ with mourning figures gathered around his body in preparation for burial.

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