Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Tragedy in the Holy Lands

أثر النكبة على الأماكن المقدسة والأثرية

ℹ About this set

Regular Issue

1 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.01
SG#: 883
SC#: 575f
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A bombed mosque with its minaret still standing amid rubble and collapsed structures under a blue sky.

2 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.02
SG#: 884
SC#: 575g
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Destroyed buildings and a damaged stone wall with debris scattered across the ground in an abandoned area.

3 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.03
SG#: 885
SC#: 575h
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Wrecked buildings with twisted metal beams in the foreground and the golden Dome of the Rock visible in the background among cypress trees.

4 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.04
SG#: 886
SC#: 575i
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A destroyed post office building with a sign reading 'POST OFFICE' visible among the debris and collapsed roof.

5 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.05
SG#: 887
SC#: 575j
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Two figures in traditional dress standing among the rubble of a completely destroyed multi-story building.

6 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.06
SG#: 888
SC#: 575Aa
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A person observing the damage to white residential buildings with broken walls and scattered stones in the courtyard.

7 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.07
SG#: 889
SC#: 575Ab
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A severely damaged concrete building with a large hole blown through its wall and reinforcement bars protruding from the structure.

8 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.08
SG#: 890
SC#: 575Ac
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Abandoned storefronts with broken shutters and damaged walls on a deserted street covered in rubble.

9 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.09
SG#: 891
SC#: 575Ad
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Demolished residential buildings reduced to ruins with scattered debris in a barren landscape.

10 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.10
SG#: 892
SC#: 575Ae
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A bare, leafless tree standing before a stone house with broken windows and damaged walls.

11 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.11
SG#: 893
SC#: 575Ba
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An injured child lying in a hospital bed with bandaged limbs, representing the human casualties of the conflict.

12 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.12
SG#: 894
SC#: 575Bb
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A damaged surgery clinic with debris scattered around, showing a sign reading 'Surgery' among the ruins of a medical facility.

13 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.13
SG#: 895
SC#: 575Bc
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Three deceased children lying on the ground, victims of conflict, depicted in somber colors to convey the tragedy.

14 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.14
SG#: 896
SC#: 575Bd
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A severely damaged house with its roof partially collapsed and structural beams exposed, surrounded by rubble and debris.

15 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.15
SG#: 897
SC#: 575Be
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A family carrying their belongings and fleeing their damaged home, with adults and children loaded with packages and possessions.

16 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.16
SG#: 898
SC#: 575Ca
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An abandoned monastery showing significant architectural damage, with partially destroyed walls and damaged religious structures.

17 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.17
SG#: 899
SC#: 575Cb
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: People lined up inside a damaged church or religious building, seeking refuge among architectural columns and damaged interior structures.

18 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.18
SG#: 900
SC#: 575Cc
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A religious icon or painting in an ornate gold frame, depicting a Madonna and child figure within a damaged or threatened religious setting.

19 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.19
SG#: 901
SC#: 575Cd
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: People crossing a river or body of water during evacuation, with individuals gathered on what appears to be a makeshift bridge or crossing point.

20 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.20
SG#: 902
SC#: 575Ce
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A refugee family gathered by their tent in a desert setting, showing adults and children in traditional dress seeking shelter.

21 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.21
SG#: 903
SC#: 575Da
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A truck with a broken front axle abandoned on a desert road, with spare wheels nearby indicating mechanical failure during displacement.

22 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.22
SG#: 904
SC#: 575Db
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A bombed railroad track with destroyed rail ties and twisted metal rails scattered across a desert landscape.

23 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.23
SG#: 905
SC#: 575Dc
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A damaged stone bridge with a partially collapsed arch structure and debris scattered on the ground below.

24 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.24
SG#: 906
SC#: 575Dd
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A refugee camp showing multiple tents erected in an arid landscape with sparse vegetation.

25 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.25
SG#: 907
SC#: 575De
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Palestinian refugee families, including adults and children, gathered around white tents in a desert camp setting.

26 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.26
SG#: 908
SC#: 575Ea
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Mothers wearing traditional dress and head coverings sitting on the ground with their children near a large tent.

27 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.27
SG#: 909
SC#: 575Eb
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Refugee families with children scattered throughout a tent camp, showing daily life in the settlement.

28 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.28
SG#: 910
SC#: 575Ec
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A family group sitting beside their tent with cooking vessels and belongings, depicting camp life.

29 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.29
SG#: 911
SC#: 575Ed
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Children playing near tents while adults tend to daily activities in the refugee camp.

30 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.30
SG#: 912
SC#: 575Ee
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A group of refugee families standing together near low white tents in an open camp area.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

15 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.SS01
SG#: (883-887 imperf)
SC#: (575f-575j imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An imperforate souvenir sheet containing two identical horizontal strips of five stamps depicting various scenes of destruction and damage.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

40 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.SS02
SG#: (888-892 imperf)
SC#: (575Aa-575Ae imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An imperforate souvenir sheet containing two horizontal strips of five stamps each, depicting various scenes of destruction and displacement in holy places.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

65 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.SS03
SG#: (893-897 imperf)
SC#: (575Ba-575Be imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An imperforate souvenir sheet containing two horizontal strips of five stamps each, showing scenes of conflict's impact on religious and archaeological sites.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

90 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.SS04
SG#: (898-902 imperf)
SC#: (575Ca-575Ce imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An imperf souvenir sheet containing two identical horizontal strips of five stamps depicting various scenes of destruction and refugee life.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

115 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.SS05
SG#: (903-907 imperf)
SC#: (575Da-575De imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An imperf souvenir sheet containing two identical horizontal strips of five stamps showing refugee camp scenes and displaced families.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

140 Fils

JS#: P1969-07.SS06
SG#: (908-912 imperf)
SC#: (575Ea-575Ee imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: An imperf souvenir sheet containing two identical horizontal strips of five stamps illustrating the tragedy of displacement and destruction in the Holy Lands.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps