Views of Jordan
مناظر من الأردن
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This definitive stamp set issued by the Government of Jordan in 1955 presents important architectural and cultural landmarks through a collection of 14 stamps featuring three main subjects. The Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh), Jordan's most iconic archaeological monument from the ancient Nabataean city, appears on multiple denominations showcasing this UNESCO World Heritage site's magnificent carved facade. King Hussein, who had recently ascended to the throne in 1953, is portrayed on two values, reflecting the young monarch's role in the newly established Hashemite Kingdom. The set prominently features Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem, including the Dome of the Rock with its distinctive golden dome and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, emphasizing Jordan's historical custodianship of Islamic holy places in Jerusalem. Each stamp is framed with intricate Arabic calligraphic borders and displays both Arabic and English text identifying 'The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.' The varied color schemes across denominations from 1 fils to 200 fils created an attractive and comprehensive definitive series that served Jordan's postal needs while promoting the kingdom's rich cultural heritage, archaeological treasures, and religious significance to the Islamic world.
تمثل هذه المجموعة من الطوابع العادية التي أصدرتها الحكومة الأردنية عام 1955 معالم معمارية وثقافية مهمة من خلال 14 طابعاً تضم ثلاثة مواضيع رئيسية. تظهر خزنة البترا، النصب الأثري الأكثر شهرة في الأردن من المدينة النبطية القديمة، على عدة فئات تعرض واجهة هذا الموقع المنحوت الرائع المدرج في قائمة التراث العالمي لليونسكو. يصور الملك حسين، الذي اعتلى العرش حديثاً عام 1953، على قيمتين، مما يعكس دور العاهل الشاب في المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية المؤسسة حديثاً. تبرز المجموعة المواقع المقدسة الإسلامية في القدس، بما في ذلك قبة الصخرة بقبتها الذهبية المميزة والمسجد الأقصى، مؤكدة على الوصاية التاريخية للأردن على الأماكن المقدسة الإسلامية في القدس. يحيط بكل طابع إطار من الخط العربي المزخرف ويعرض نصوصاً عربية وإنجليزية تحدد 'المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية'.
| JS#: | P1955-03.01 |
| SG#: | 445 |
| SC#: | 324 |
| Color: | red brown deep blue green |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Jul-1955 |
| Description: |
The Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh) with its iconic carved facade featuring columns and ornate Hellenistic architectural details. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.02 |
| SG#: | 446 |
| SC#: | 325 |
| Color: | black scarlet |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Jul-1955 |
| Description: |
Portrait of King Hussein in formal attire against a neutral background with decorative Arabic calligraphic border. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.03 |
| SG#: | 447 |
| SC#: | 326 |
| Color: | bluish violet reddish purple |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Aug-1955 |
| Description: |
The Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh) rendered in purple and violet tones showing the monumental carved rock facade. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.04 |
| SG#: | 448 |
| SC#: | 327 |
| Color: | myrtle green orange brown |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1956 |
| Description: |
Portrait of King Hussein in suit and tie with green-tinted background within ornate Arabic border design. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.05 |
| SG#: | 449 |
| SC#: | 328 |
| Color: | deep blue green deep violet |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Aug-1955 |
| Description: |
The Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh) displayed in green and purple coloring showcasing the ancient Nabataean architecture. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.06 |
| SG#: | 450 |
| SC#: | 329 |
| Color: | bluish green deep purple |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Jul-1955 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with its distinctive golden dome and octagonal structure set against Jerusalem's skyline. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.07 |
| SG#: | 451 |
| SC#: | 330 |
| Color: | sepia carmine |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 16-Nov-1955 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque showing the building's facade with arched entrances surrounded by trees and landscaping. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.08 |
| SG#: | 452 |
| SC#: | 331 |
| Color: | vermilion brown |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1955 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock rendered in red tones highlighting the Islamic shrine's architectural features and dome. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.09 |
| SG#: | 453 |
| SC#: | 332 |
| Color: | deep grey green blue |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 18-Jul-1955 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock in blue and gray coloring showing the complete structure with surrounding architectural elements. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.10 |
| SG#: | 454 |
| SC#: | 333 |
| Color: | scarlet deep blue |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 16-Nov-1955 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque depicted in red and blue with detailed view of the mosque's entrance and architectural features. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.11 |
| SG#: | 455 |
| SC#: | 334 |
| Color: | greenish blue myrtle green |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1962 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque shown in blue and green tones with the building's characteristic arched facade and surrounding vegetation. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.12 |
| SG#: | 456 |
| SC#: | 335 |
| Color: | deep turquoise blue brown lake |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1965 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque rendered in red and blue coloring displaying the mosque's entrance portal with trees in the foreground. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.13 |
| SG#: | 457 |
| SC#: | 336 |
| Color: | purple red brown |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1965 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of young King Hussein in suit and tie, set within an ornate frame of traditional Islamic geometric patterns in red brown against a white background. |
| Notes: | with watermark |
| JS#: | P1955-03.14 |
| SG#: | 458 |
| SC#: | 337 |
| Color: | brown lake deep olive |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 1965 |
| Description: |
Portrait of King Hussein in Western dress with suit and tie, surrounded by elaborate decorative borders featuring geometric Islamic motifs in brown and olive tones. |
| Notes: | with watermark |