Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Jerash Antiquities

آثار جرش

ℹ About this set

Regular Issue

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.01
SG#: 666
SC#: C39
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Ancient stone steps leading upward through the ruins of Jerash's cathedral, flanked by weathered columns and architectural remains against a clear blue sky.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.02
SG#: 667
SC#: C40
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The imposing entrance gate of the Temple of Artemis at Jerash, featuring massive stone columns and classical Roman architectural elements with stepped foundations.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.03
SG#: 668
SC#: C41
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The famous Cardo Maximus or Street of Columns at Jerash, showing the long colonnade of standing columns that once lined this major Roman thoroughfare.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.04
SG#: 669
SC#: C42
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Detailed view of the classical columns from Jerash's South Theatre, displaying various architectural orders with ornate capitals in different colors and styles.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.05
SG#: 670
SC#: C35
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The distinctive oval Forum at Jerash with its unique elliptical colonnade of Ionic columns surrounding the central plaza, viewed from an elevated perspective.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.06
SG#: 671
SC#: C36
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The impressive South Theatre of Jerash showing the semicircular stone seating tiers built into the hillside with classical columns at the stage area.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.07
SG#: 672
SC#: C37
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The monumental Triumphal Arch of Jerash, a three-arched Roman gateway with weathered stone construction marking the ancient city's southern entrance.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08
SG#: 673
SC#: C38
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Towering columns of the Temple of Artemis at Jerash, showing the impressive height and scale of this ancient Roman religious complex with multiple standing pillars.

Perforation & Error Varieties

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08v01
SG#: 666a
SC#: (note after C42)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Horizontal strip of four stamps showing various architectural monuments of Jerash including the Cathedral Steps, Artemis Temple Gate, Street of Columns, and South Theatre columns.
Notes: horizontal strip of 4, Nos. 666-669

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08v02
SG#: 670a
SC#: (note after C42)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Horizontal strip of four stamps featuring Jerash monuments including the Forum, South Theatre, Triumphal Arch, and Temple of Artemis.
Notes: horizontal strip of 4, Nos. 670-673

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08v03
SG#: 670b
SC#: (C35 var)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The oval Forum at Jerash with its surrounding colonnade, identical to the normal issue but with the pink frame color omitted.
Notes: pink (frame) omitted

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08v04
SG#: 671a
SC#: (C36 var)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The South Theatre of Jerash with its tiered seating and stage columns, identical to the normal issue but with the pink color omitted.
Notes: pink omitted

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08v05
SG#: 673a
SC#: (C38 var)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Temple of Artemis
Notes: pink omitted

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i01
SG#: (666 imperf)
SC#: (C39 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Cathedral Steps - ancient stone stairway leading through massive doorway with classical columns and archway.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i02
SG#: (666a imperf)
SC#: (note after C42, imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Horizontal strip showcasing four major Jerash monuments including Cathedral Steps, Artemis Temple Gate, Street of Columns, and South Theatre columns in imperforate format.
Notes: horizontal strip of 4, Nos. 666-669

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i03
SG#: (667 imperf)
SC#: (C40 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Artemis Temple Gate - imposing ancient temple entrance with tall columns and classical Greek architectural elements.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i04
SG#: (668 imperf)
SC#: (C41 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Street of Columns - long colonnaded street stretching into the distance with rows of standing columns on both sides.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i05
SG#: (669 imperf)
SC#: (C42 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Columns of South Theatre - ornate classical columns with decorative capitals showing red and natural stone coloring.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i06
SG#: (670 imperf)
SC#: (C35 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Forum - aerial view of the distinctive oval-shaped colonnade surrounding the ancient public gathering space.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i07
SG#: (670a imperf)
SC#: (note after C42, imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Horizontal strip featuring four UNESCO antiquities of Jerash including the Forum, South Theatre, Triumphal Arch, and Temple of Artemis in imperforate format.
Notes: horizontal strip of 4, Nos. 670-673

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i08
SG#: (670b imperf)
SC#: (C35 var imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Forum
Notes: pink (frame) omitted

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i09
SG#: (671 imperf)
SC#: (C36 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: South Theatre - semicircular ancient amphitheater with tiered stone seating carved into hillside.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i10
SG#: (671a imperf)
SC#: (C36 var imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: South Theatre
Notes: pink omitted

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i11
SG#: (672 imperf)
SC#: (C37 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: Triumphal Arch - massive ceremonial archway with classical stonework against blue sky with white clouds.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i12
SG#: (673 imperf)
SC#: (C38 imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The Temple of Artemis at Jerash displays towering Corinthian columns against a clear blue sky, showcasing the magnificent Roman architecture with its weathered sandstone columns and partial ruins.

55 Fils

JS#: P1965-10.08i13
SG#: (673a imperf)
SC#: (C38 var imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 22-Jun-1965
Description: The Temple of Artemis at Jerash displays towering Corinthian columns against a clear blue sky in this imperforate variety with pink color omitted, showing the same Roman architectural ruins as the normal stamp but with altered coloration.
Notes: pink omitted