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Emir Abdullah
الأمير عبد الله بن الحسين
This definitive stamp set features Emir Abdullah ibn Hussein, the ruler of the Emirate of Transjordan under the British Mandate. Issued on June 1, 1930, the set comprises 16 stamps in denominations from 1 mil to 5 mils, printed in various colors including red brown, greenish blue, carmine pink, green, pink, and orange. Each stamp displays a formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within an ornate oval frame, surrounded by decorative Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns typical of Islamic art. The word 'TRANSJORDAN' appears at the bottom of each design, identifying the territory. This series served the everyday postal needs of the emirate during a crucial period in its development under Hashemite rule. The set includes 28 additional variant and imperforate records, reflecting different perforation gauges (14 and 13.5 x 13) and printing variations. Some stamps exist in coil format, as indicated by the mixed perforations on the 5 mils orange variety. These stamps represent an important chapter in Middle Eastern postal history, documenting the early years of Transjordan's establishment as a distinct political entity following the post-World War I reorganization of the Ottoman territories.
تضم هذه المجموعة النهائية من الطوابع صورة الأمير عبد الله بن الحسين، حاكم إمارة شرق الأردن تحت الانتداب البريطاني. أصدرت هذه المجموعة في الأول من يونيو عام 1930، وتتكون من 16 طابعاً بفئات تتراوح من 1 مل إلى 5 مل، مطبوعة بألوان مختلفة تشمل البني المحمر والأزرق المخضر والوردي القرمزي والأخضر والوردي والبرتقالي. يعرض كل طابع صورة رسمية للأمير عبد الله وهو يرتدي الكوفية العربية التقليدية ضمن إطار بيضاوي مزخرف، محاط بالخط العربي الزخرفي والأنماط الهندسية المميزة للفن الإسلامي. تظهر كلمة 'TRANSJORDAN' في أسفل كل تصميم، مما يحدد هوية الإقليم. خدمت هذه السلسلة الاحتياجات البريدية اليومية للإمارة خلال فترة حاسمة في تطورها تحت الحكم الهاشمي. تتضمن المجموعة 28 سجلاً إضافياً من الأصناف والطوابع غير المثقبة، مما يعكس مقاييس التثقيب المختلفة والتنويعات الطباعية.
Regular Issue
1 Mil
| JS#: | P1930-02.01 |
| SG#: | 194b |
| SC#: | 169 |
| Color: | red brown |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 06-Feb-1934 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within an ornate oval frame decorated with Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns. |
2 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.02 |
| SG#: | 195 |
| SC#: | 170 |
| Color: | greenish blue |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Emir Abdullah's portrait in Arab headdress centered within elaborate oval border featuring Arabic script and ornamental designs in blue-green coloring. |
3 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.03 |
| SG#: | 196 |
| SC#: | 171 |
| Color: | carmine pink |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Dignified portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing keffiyeh within ornamental oval frame surrounded by Arabic calligraphy in carmine pink. |
3 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.04 |
| SG#: | 196a |
| SC#: | 172 |
| Color: | green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 06-Feb-1934 |
| Description: |
Emir Abdullah's formal portrait in traditional Arab headwear framed by elaborate decorative border with Arabic inscriptions in green. |
4 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.05 |
| SG#: | 197 |
| SC#: | 173 |
| Color: | green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Emir Abdullah portrayed wearing traditional headdress within decorative oval surrounded by Arabic text and geometric patterns in green. |
4 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.06 |
| SG#: | 197a |
| SC#: | 174 |
| Color: | pink |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 06-Feb-1934 |
| Description: |
Portrait of the Emir in keffiyeh within elaborate ornamental frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and Islamic design elements in pink. |
5 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.07 |
| SG#: | 198 |
| SC#: | 175 |
| Color: | orange |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Emir Abdullah's portrait in Arab headdress centered within ornate oval frame decorated with Arabic script and geometric motifs in orange. |
10 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.08 |
| SG#: | 199 |
| SC#: | 176 |
| Color: | scarlet |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
15 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.09 |
| SG#: | 200 |
| SC#: | 177 |
| Color: | ultramarine |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
20 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.10 |
| SG#: | 201 |
| SC#: | 178 |
| Color: | olive green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
50 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.11 |
| SG#: | 202 |
| SC#: | 179 |
| Color: | purple |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
90 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.12 |
| SG#: | 203 |
| SC#: | 180 |
| Color: | bistre |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
100 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.13 |
| SG#: | 204 |
| SC#: | 181 |
| Color: | blue |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
200 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.14 |
| SG#: | 205 |
| SC#: | 182 |
| Color: | violet |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
500 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.15 |
| SG#: | 206 |
| SC#: | 183 |
| Color: | brown |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within ornate decorative frame with Arabic text in corners and 'TRANSJORDAN' at bottom. |
1 Pound
| JS#: | P1930-02.16 |
| SG#: | 207 |
| SC#: | 184 |
| Color: | slate grey |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within ornate decorative frame with Arabic text in corners and 'TRANSJORDAN' at bottom. |
Perforation & Error Varieties
1 Mil
| JS#: | P1930-02.01v01 |
| SG#: | 194c |
| SC#: | 169a |
| Color: | red brown |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah in traditional headdress within decorative oval frame, identical to the normal 1 mil design but with different perforation gauge of 13.5 x 13. |
2 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.02v01 |
| SG#: | 195a |
| SC#: | 170a |
| Color: | greenish blue |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah in traditional dress within decorative frame, matching the normal 2 mils design but perforated 13.5 x 13 instead of 14. |
3 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.04v01 |
| SG#: | 196b |
| SC#: | 172a |
| Color: | green |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah in Arab dress within ornate frame, identical to the normal 3 mils green design but with perforation gauge 13.5 x 13. |
4 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.06v01 |
| SG#: | 197b |
| SC#: | 174a |
| Color: | pink |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah in traditional headwear within decorative border, matching the normal 4 mils pink design but perforated 13.5 x 13. |
5 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.07v01 |
| SG#: | 198a |
| SC#: | 175a |
| Color: | orange |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 14 |
| Issue Date: | 1936 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional dress within elaborate frame, identical to the normal 5 mils design but from coils with mixed perforations 13.5 x 14. |
| Notes: | from coils |
5 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.07v02 |
| SG#: | 198b |
| SC#: | 175b |
| Color: | orange |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy. |
10 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.08v01 |
| SG#: | 199a |
| SC#: | 176a |
| Color: | scarlet |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy, perforated 13.5 x 13 instead of the normal 14. |
15 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.09v01 |
| SG#: | 200a |
| SC#: | 177a |
| Color: | ultramarine |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 14 |
| Issue Date: | 1936 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy, perforated 13.5 x 14 from coils. |
| Notes: | from coils |
15 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.09v02 |
| SG#: | 200b |
| SC#: | 177b |
| Color: | ultramarine |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy, perforated 13.5 x 13 instead of the normal 14. |
20 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.10v01 |
| SG#: | 201a |
| SC#: | 178a |
| Color: | olive green |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1939 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah I in traditional Arab headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy, perforated 13.5 x 13 instead of the normal 14. |
Specimens
1 Mil
| JS#: | P1930-02.01s01 |
| SG#: | 194b |
| SC#: | 169 |
| Color: | red brown |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 06-Feb-1934 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
2 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.02s01 |
| SG#: | 195 |
| SC#: | 170 |
| Color: | greenish blue |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
3 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.04s01 |
| SG#: | 196 |
| SC#: | 171 |
| Color: | carmine pink |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
3 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.04s02 |
| SG#: | 196a |
| SC#: | 172 |
| Color: | green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 06-Feb-1934 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
4 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.06s01 |
| SG#: | 197 |
| SC#: | 173 |
| Color: | green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
4 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.06s02 |
| SG#: | 197a |
| SC#: | 174 |
| Color: | pink |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 06-Feb-1934 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
5 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.07s01 |
| SG#: | 198 |
| SC#: | 175 |
| Color: | orange |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
5 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.07s02 |
| SG#: | 198 |
| SC#: | 175 |
| Color: | orange |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with double horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). Double perforation. |
10 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.08s01 |
| SG#: | 199 |
| SC#: | 176 |
| Color: | scarlet |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab headdress within decorative frame, with horseshoe-shaped perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking containing 67 holes. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
15 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.09s01 |
| SG#: | 200 |
| SC#: | 177 |
| Color: | ultramarine |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
20 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.10s01 |
| SG#: | 201 |
| SC#: | 178 |
| Color: | olive green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
50 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.11s01 |
| SG#: | 202 |
| SC#: | 179 |
| Color: | purple |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
90 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.12s01 |
| SG#: | 203 |
| SC#: | 180 |
| Color: | bistre |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
100 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.13s01 |
| SG#: | 204 |
| SC#: | 181 |
| Color: | blue |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
200 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.14s01 |
| SG#: | 205 |
| SC#: | 182 |
| Color: | violet |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
500 Mils
| JS#: | P1930-02.15s01 |
| SG#: | 206 |
| SC#: | 183 |
| Color: | brown |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
1 Pound
| JS#: | P1930-02.16s01 |
| SG#: | 207 |
| SC#: | 184 |
| Color: | slate grey |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of Emir Abdullah wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh headdress within an ornate decorative frame featuring Arabic calligraphy and the inscription 'TRANSJORDAN'. |
| Notes: | The word "SPECIMEN" perforated in the form of a horseshoe with 67 holes (Najjar Type JS4, Samuel Type P5); reportedly exists with a magenta "SPECIMEN" handstamp (Najjar Type JS6). |
Proofs
1 Pound
| JS#: | P1930-02.16p01 |
| SG#: | (207 proof) |
| SC#: | (184 proof) |
| Color: | slate grey |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 01-Jun-1930 |
| Description: |
Black and white imperforate proof of Emir Abdullah portrait with perforated 'SPECIMEN' marking, showing the same decorative frame design as the regular issue. |
| Notes: | perforated SPECIMEN |

















































