On 4 January 1964, Pope Paul VI became the first pope in modern history to visit the Holy Land, a journey of immense religious and historical significance. To commemorate this unprecedented occasion, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a stunning set of four stamps. This set not only celebrated the visit but also highlighted Jordan’s […]
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In 1960, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a stunning three-stamp set to commemorate the official visit of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, to Jordan. This diplomatic event symbolized the strengthening of ties between Jordan and Iran during a period of significant political and regional cooperation. The stamp set, printed by Litho Enschedé,
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On 1 October 1953, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a remarkable stamp set to commemorate the enthronement of King Hussein. This event marked the beginning of a reign that would span over four decades, shaping Jordan’s modern identity and regional role. The stamp set, designed and printed by De La Rue, is both a
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On 1 April 1952, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a special commemorative stamp set to mark the unification of Jordan and Arab Palestine. This monumental event followed Jordan’s annexation of the West Bank, a result of the 1948 Arab Israeli War, and signified the establishment of Jordanian sovereignty over both banks of the Jordan
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On 1 November 1947, Transjordan celebrated the inauguration of its First National Parliament, a milestone in the country’s journey toward modernization and democratic governance. To commemorate this historic event, the government issued the Parliament Building Stamp Set, featuring a design that reflects the significance of this occasion. This series, printed by De La Rue, is
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On 25 May 1946, the Emirate of Transjordan gained its full independence from British oversight, becoming the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan under the leadership of King Abdullah I. To commemorate this monumental occasion, Transjordan issued the Torch and Dove Stamp Set, an iconic series that celebrates the installation of King Abdullah I and the country’s
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