Mosques - Inscribed "Fils", Overprinted "Postage"
المساجد فئة ``فلس`` موشحة ``بريد``
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This 1953 set of five mosque-themed stamps represents a significant milestone in Jordanian postal history, issued by the Government of Jordan through its Ministry of Post & Communications. The stamps feature Islamic architectural landmarks, with the 5 fils depicting the Mosque in Hebron and the higher denominations (10, 15, and 20 fils) showcasing the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Each stamp is overprinted with 'POSTAGE' in both Arabic and English, reflecting Jordan's administrative consolidation of postal services during this period. The intricate designs highlight the ornate Islamic architectural details and decorative borders typical of mosque structures. The set includes numerous varieties with overprint variations - inverted overprints, double overprints, and stamps overprinted on both sides - making it particularly interesting for specialist collectors. These overprint varieties demonstrate the experimental nature of Jordanian postal production in the early 1950s. The choice of mosque subjects reflects Jordan's role as custodian of Islamic holy sites and its cultural identity within the broader Arab world. This issue captures an important moment when Jordan was establishing its postal identity while honoring its Islamic heritage and architectural treasures.
تمثل هذه المجموعة من خمسة طوابع بموضوع المساجد الصادرة عام ١٩٥٣ محطة مهمة في تاريخ البريد الأردني، حيث أصدرتها الحكومة الأردنية من خلال وزارة البريد والاتصالات. تحمل الطوابع معالم العمارة الإسلامية، فيعرض طابع الـ٥ فلس مسجد الحليل في الخليل، بينما تعرض الفئات الأعلى (١٠ و١٥ و٢٠ فلس) قبة الصخرة في القدس. كل طابع موشّح بكلمة 'بريد' باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية، مما يعكس التوحيد الإداري للخدمات البريدية الأردنية في تلك الفترة. التصاميم المعقدة تبرز التفاصيل المعمارية الإسلامية المزخرفة والحدود الزخرفية المميزة لهياكل المساجد. تشمل المجموعة عدة أصناف بتوشيحات متنوعة - توشيحات مقلوبة ومزدوجة وطوابع موشّحة على الوجهين - مما يجعلها مثيرة للاهتمام بشكل خاص للمتخصصين. اختيار موضوع المساجد يعكس دور الأردن كحارس للمواقع الإسلامية المقدسة وهويته الثقافية في العالم العربي.
| JS#: | P1953-04.01o |
| SG#: | 408 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | claret |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Mosque in Hebron depicted within an ornate decorative border with Arabic calligraphy, overprinted with 'POSTAGE' in black. |
| Notes: | black overprint |
| JS#: | P1953-04.02o |
| SG#: | 409 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | carmine red |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem framed by an elaborate scalloped decorative border with Arabic inscriptions, overprinted 'POSTAGE' in black. |
| Notes: | black overprint |
| JS#: | P1953-04.03o |
| SG#: | 410 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | black |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem within decorative scalloped border, overprinted 'POSTAGE' in red ink. |
| Notes: | red overprint |
| JS#: | P1953-04.04o |
| SG#: | 411 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chocolate |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem framed by decorative scalloped border, overprinted 'POSTAGE' in red. |
| Notes: | red overprint |
| JS#: | P1953-04.05o |
| SG#: | 412 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | orange red |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Jan-1956 |
| Description: |
A mosque complex in Acre featuring a minaret and domed structures with ornate Islamic architectural details, overprinted with "POSTAGE" in black. |
| JS#: | P1953-04.01v01 |
| SG#: | 408a |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | claret |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Mosque in Hebron with ornate decorative border, featuring the 'POSTAGE' overprint appearing on both the front and back sides of the stamp. |
| Notes: | overprinted on both sides |
| JS#: | P1953-04.01v02 |
| SG#: | 408b |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | claret |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Mosque in Hebron with decorative Islamic border, showing the 'POSTAGE' overprint inverted compared to the normal orientation. |
| Notes: | black overprint, inverted |
| JS#: | P1953-04.01v03 |
| SG#: | 408c |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | claret |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Mosque in Hebron within ornate calligraphic frame, displaying a double impression of the 'POSTAGE' overprint. |
| Notes: | black overprint, double |
| JS#: | P1953-04.02v01 |
| SG#: | 409a |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | carmine red |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with scalloped decorative frame, featuring the 'POSTAGE' overprint on both sides of the stamp. |
| Notes: | overprinted on both sides |
| JS#: | P1953-04.02v02 |
| SG#: | 409b |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | carmine red |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock within elaborate Islamic border design, showing the 'POSTAGE' overprint in inverted position. |
| Notes: | black overprint, inverted |
| JS#: | P1953-04.02v03 |
| SG#: | 409c |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | carmine red |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock framed by ornate scalloped border, displaying a double impression of the 'POSTAGE' overprint. |
| Notes: | black overprint, double |
| JS#: | P1953-04.03v01 |
| SG#: | 410a |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | black |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with elaborate decorative frame, featuring the red 'POSTAGE' overprint in inverted orientation. |
| Notes: | red overprint, inverted |
| JS#: | P1953-04.03v02 |
| SG#: | 410b |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | black |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock within ornate Islamic border design, showing a double impression of the red 'POSTAGE' overprint. |
| Notes: | red overprint, double |
| JS#: | P1953-04.04v01 |
| SG#: | 411a |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chocolate |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with its golden dome and octagonal structure set within an ornate decorative border, featuring an inverted red overprint. |
| Notes: | red overprint, inverted |
| JS#: | P1953-04.04v02 |
| SG#: | 411b |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chocolate |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with its golden dome and octagonal structure set within an ornate decorative border, featuring a double red overprint. |
| Notes: | red overprint, double |
| JS#: | P1953-04.04v03 |
| SG#: | 411c |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chocolate |
| Perforation : | 11.5 x 12.5 |
| Issue Date: | Jun-1953 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with its golden dome and octagonal structure set within an ornate decorative border, featuring a double overprint with one inverted. |
| Notes: | red overprint, double with one inverted |