This commemorative set of four stamps was issued by the Government of Jordan on October 18, 1984, to celebrate the release of Arabian Oryx (antelope) back into Jordan's wilderness. The Arabian Oryx, known as 'Al-Maha' in Arabic, is a magnificent white antelope species that had become extinct in the wild by the early 1970s but was successfully reintroduced through international conservation efforts. The stamps feature the distinctive coat of arms emblem alongside groups of these graceful antelopes in their natural desert habitat, symbolizing Jordan's commitment to wildlife preservation. The highest denomination features a significant ceremonial moment with King Hussein, Queen Alia, and the Duke of Edinburgh, likely documenting the official release ceremony. This issue represents an important milestone in Middle Eastern conservation history, as Jordan became one of the first countries to successfully reintroduce this iconic Arabian species. The set also includes imperforate variants, possibly proofs, demonstrating the philatelic significance of this wildlife conservation achievement. The Arabian Oryx reintroduction program was a collaborative international effort that helped save this species from extinction.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية هذه المجموعة التذكارية المكونة من أربعة طوابع في 18 أكتوبر 1984 للاحتفال بإطلاق المها العربي في البرية الأردنية. المها العربي، المعروف باسم 'المها' باللغة العربية، هو نوع رائع من الظباء البيضاء التي انقرضت في البرية في أوائل السبعينيات ولكن تم إعادة إدخالها بنجاح من خلال جهود الحفاظ على البيئة الدولية. تعرض الطوابع شعار النبالة المميز إلى جانب مجموعات من هذه الظباء الأنيقة في موطنها الصحراوي الطبيعي، مما يرمز إلى التزام الأردن بحفظ الحياة البرية. تظهر الفئة العليا لحظة احتفالية مهمة مع الملك حسين والملكة علياء ودوق إدنبرة، وربما توثق حفل الإطلاق الرسمي. تمثل هذه الإصدارة معلماً مهماً في تاريخ الحفاظ على البيئة في الشرق الأوسط، حيث أصبح الأردن من أولى البلدان التي أعادت بنجاح إدخال هذا النوع العربي الأيقوني.
| JS#: | P1984-07.01 |
| SG#: | 1426 |
| SC#: | 1205 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Four Arabian oryx antelopes positioned symmetrically around Jordan's coat of arms shield against a green background. |
| JS#: | P1984-07.02 |
| SG#: | 1427 |
| SC#: | 1206 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Four Arabian oryx antelopes standing together in their natural desert habitat with Jordan's coat of arms in the upper right corner. |
| JS#: | P1984-07.03 |
| SG#: | 1428 |
| SC#: | 1207 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Three white Arabian oryx antelopes grouped together in a desert landscape with the national emblem displayed prominently. |
| JS#: | P1984-07.04 |
| SG#: | 1429 |
| SC#: | 1208 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Ceremonial photograph showing King Hussein, Queen Alia, and the Duke of Edinburgh seated together with Jordan's coat of arms and antelope silhouettes. |
| JS#: | P1984-07.01i01 |
| SG#: | (1426 imperf) |
| SC#: | (1205 imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Imperforate version showing four Arabian oryx antelopes positioned symmetrically around Jordan's coat of arms shield against a green background. |
| Notes: | possibly a proof |
| JS#: | P1984-07.02i01 |
| SG#: | (1427 imperf) |
| SC#: | (1206 imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Imperforate version depicting four Arabian oryx antelopes standing together in their natural desert habitat with Jordan's coat of arms. |
| Notes: | possibly a proof |
| JS#: | P1984-07.03i01 |
| SG#: | (1428 imperf) |
| SC#: | (1207 imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Imperforate version showing three white Arabian oryx antelopes grouped together in a desert landscape with the national emblem. |
| Notes: | possibly a proof |
| JS#: | P1984-07.04i01 |
| SG#: | (1429 imperf) |
| SC#: | (1208 imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 18-Oct-1984 |
| Description: |
Imperforate version of the ceremonial photograph featuring King Hussein, Queen Alia, and the Duke of Edinburgh with Jordan's coat of arms. |
| Notes: | possibly a proof |