Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Tragedy of the Refugees

حياة اللاجئين والنكبة

ℹ About this set

Regular Issue

1 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.01
SG#: 853
SC#: 574f
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Scene of destroyed stone buildings and rubble with broken wooden beams scattered across the ground in a devastated village.

2 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.02
SG#: 854
SC#: 574g
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A damaged Red Crescent ambulance van with broken windows and structural damage sitting abandoned in a desolate landscape.

3 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.03
SG#: 855
SC#: 574h
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A mother in traditional dress embracing and comforting a young child with rifles visible in the shadowy background.

4 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.04
SG#: 856
SC#: 574i
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A family climbing wooden stairs or ladder structure, with adults helping children navigate the makeshift passage to safety.

5 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.05
SG#: 857
SC#: 574j
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A father carrying two small children while descending aircraft steps, depicting refugees fleeing by air transport.

6 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.06
SG#: 858
SC#: 574Aa
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Villagers crossing a bridge over water, carrying belongings and helping each other during their escape journey.

7 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.07
SG#: 859
SC#: 574Ab
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A man wading through river water while carrying two children, one in each arm, during the dangerous crossing to safety.

8 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.08
SG#: 860
SC#: 574Ac
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A man in traditional dress carrying a white lamb while wading through water, with other refugees visible behind him.

9 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.09
SG#: 861
SC#: 574Ad
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A group of villagers in traditional Middle Eastern clothing carefully wading through a river during their exodus.

10 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.10
SG#: 862
SC#: 574Ae
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A young barefoot boy carrying a metal teapot while standing among wooden debris and destruction from bombed buildings.

11 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.11
SG#: 863
SC#: 574Ba
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A doctor in white medical attire examines and treats a wounded patient lying on a hospital bed.

12 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.12
SG#: 864
SC#: 574Bb
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Two young children lie together on a hospital bed, embracing each other for comfort.

13 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.13
SG#: 865
SC#: 574Bc
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A mother in traditional dress holds and protects her young child in a tender embrace.

14 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.14
SG#: 866
SC#: 574Bd
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A distressed woman in a headscarf sits beside makeshift shelter, appearing overwhelmed by her circumstances.

15 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.15
SG#: 867
SC#: 574Be
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A woman covers her face with her hands in a gesture of grief and despair.

16 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.16
SG#: 868
SC#: 574Ca
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Children sit in a crowded classroom setting, with a young girl prominently featured in the foreground.

17 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.17
SG#: 869
SC#: 574Cb
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A young boy in overalls stands crying beside a makeshift tent shelter in a refugee camp.

18 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.18
SG#: 870
SC#: 574Cc
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A small child crawls on the ground while holding a milk bottle, depicting the basic struggle for nourishment.

19 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.19
SG#: 871
SC#: 574Cd
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Three children walk together across barren ground, suggesting displacement and movement between temporary shelters.

20 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.20
SG#: 872
SC#: 574Ce
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A young boy sits alone at a simple wooden table with an empty plate, illustrating food scarcity.

21 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.21
SG#: 873
SC#: 574Da
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A refugee family sits together outside their tent in a camp setting, with adults and children gathered on the ground amid their meager possessions.

22 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.22
SG#: 874
SC#: 574Db
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Multiple refugee families are shown among a cluster of makeshift tents in what appears to be a temporary settlement or camp.

23 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.23
SG#: 875
SC#: 574Dc
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A mother sits inside a tent with her young son and daughter, sharing an intimate family moment despite their difficult circumstances.

24 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.24
SG#: 876
SC#: 574Dd
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A refugee family with their belongings and livestock rest beside their tent in the desert, with a makeshift shelter providing shade.

25 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.25
SG#: 877
SC#: 574De
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A boy and girl sit together outside their tent, with the boy appearing to comfort the younger child in their temporary home.

26 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.26
SG#: 878
SC#: 574Ea
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A man sits cross-legged on the ground, carefully sewing or mending fabric as part of his daily survival activities in the camp.

27 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.27
SG#: 879
SC#: 574Eb
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A mother and young boy kneel by a stone wall, washing clothes together as part of their daily domestic routine in the refugee settlement.

28 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.28
SG#: 880
SC#: 574Ec
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A woman carrying belongings on her head walks with a young boy across an open area, with tents visible in the background of their temporary home.

29 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.29
SG#: 881
SC#: 574Ed
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A family group walks together carrying their possessions, with adults and children moving as a unit past the tents of their settlement.

30 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.30
SG#: 882
SC#: 574Ee
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14 x 13
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: A mother sits on the ground with her children gathered around her, sharing a moment of rest and togetherness despite their displacement.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

15 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.SS01
SG#: (853-857 imperf)
SC#: (574f-574j imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Souvenir sheet containing two horizontal strips of five stamps each, featuring scenes of refugees fleeing and crossing water.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

40 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.SS02
SG#: (858-862 imperf)
SC#: (574Aa-574Ae imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Souvenir sheet containing two horizontal strips of five stamps each, depicting various scenes of refugee families crossing water and fleeing destruction.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

65 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.SS03
SG#: (863-867 imperf)
SC#: (574Ba-574Be imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Souvenir sheet containing two horizontal strips of five stamps each, displaying various refugee scenes in miniature format.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

90 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.SS04
SG#: (868-872 imperf)
SC#: (574Ca-574Ce imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Souvenir sheet featuring two horizontal strips of five stamps each, showcasing additional scenes from refugee life.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

115 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.SS05
SG#: (873-877 imperf)
SC#: (574Da-574De imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Souvenir sheet containing two identical horizontal strips of five stamps depicting various scenes of refugee life in camps and settlements.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps

140 Fils

JS#: P1969-06.SS06
SG#: (878-882 imperf)
SC#: (574Ea-574Ee imperf)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 10-Dec-1969
Description: Souvenir sheet featuring two identical horizontal strips of five stamps showing different aspects of refugee daily life and hardships.
Notes: imperf minisheet consisting of two identical horizontal strips of 5 stamps