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A historic collection of 473 Iraq postage stamps
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Year: 1958
Coronation of King Faisal II - 10 fils
The Coronation of King Faisal II in 1953 marked a momentous and celebratory turning point in the modern history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq. Having ascended the throne as a child of only three years old following the tragic death of his father, King Ghazi, in 1939, Faisal II spent his youth under the regency of his uncle, Emir Abd al-Ilah. On May 2, 1953, having officially reached the age of eighteen, the young monarch was formally enthroned in a grand ceremony in Baghdad, bringing an end to the fourteen year regency. The event filled the nation with immense optimism, as the youthful, Western-educated king was widely viewed as a unifying symbol of progress, modernity, and a bright constitutional future for a rapidly developing Iraq. To commemorate this historic milestone, the Iraqi postal authority issued a highly celebrated series of postage stamps that remain prized artifacts in Middle Eastern philately. These commemorative issues featured a striking, formal portrait of the young King Faisal II in full military uniform, symbolizing the official commencement of his direct royal authority and national leadership. The release of these stamps not only documented the momentous transition of power to a global audience but also served to reinforce national identity and public devotion during an era characterized by grand infrastructural projects and rising regional influence.
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King Faisal I in Western Attire - 8 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 6 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 4 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 3 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 2 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 1/2 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 1 Anna
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 1/2 Anna
King Faisal I in Traditional Dress
The Abu Hanifa Mosque at Adhamiyah - 2 rupee
Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III - 10 rupee
View of the Bosphorus and Castles - 5 rupee
Suleymaniye Mosque - 2 rupee
Kağıthane Bridge - 1 rupee
Ministry of War (Bâb-ı Seraskerî) - 12 anna
Bosphorus Landscape - 8 anna
Ottoman Warship (Cruiser Hamidiye) - 6 anna
Gök Medrese (Celestial Madrasa) - 4 anna
Monument of Liberty (Abide-i Hürriyet) - 3 anna
Sultan Ahmed Mosque - 2 1/2 anna
Leander's Tower (Kız Kulesi) - 1 1/2 anna
Rumeli Hisar Castle- 1 anna
Fenerbahçe Lighthouse - 1/2 anna
