Sunday, July 15, 2007

Bahrain - Satellite Earth Station - 1994



Stamp SetA commemorative set of 4 stamps issued on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Rab Abu Jarjour Satellite Earth Station. The values issued were: 50 Fils, 80 Fils, 150 Fils and 200 Fils.
Type of StampCommemorative
Web Cat.552
Stanley Cat.525
Scotts Cat.427
Michel Cat.551
CountryBahrain
Issue Date14-Jul-1994
Denomination50 Fils
ColourMulticoloured
Perforation14 ½
Sheet Size50
DescriptionSatellite Earth Station - 1994
PrinterLithograph by Oriental Press of Bahrain

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Bahrain - World Wildlife Fund – 1993



Stamp SetA commemorative set of 4 stamps issued in support of the World Wildlife Fund. The values issued were: 25 Fils, 50 Fils, 50 Fils and 150 Fils.
Type of StampCommemorative
Web Cat.515
Stanley Cat.488
Scotts Cat.411
Michel Cat.514
CountryBahrain
Issue Date24-Jul-1993
Denomination150 Fils
ColourMulticoloured
Perforation14 ¼
Sheet Size50
DesignA. al-Mosawi
DescriptionWorld Wildlife Fund – 1993
PrinterLithograph by Oriental Press of Bahrain

Friday, July 13, 2007

Bahrain - Falconry



Stamp SetA commemorative set of 8 stamps issued to celebrate Falconry. The stamps were issued together in se-tenant sheetlets of 8 stamps. All 8 stamps were issued with the value of 100 Fils.
Type of StampCommemorative
Web Cat.299
Stanley Cat.271
Scotts Cat.277a
Michel Cat.302
CountryBahrain
Issue Date01-Nov-1980
Denomination100 Fils
ColourMulticoloured
Perforation14 x 13 ¼
Sheet Size40 (5 se-tenant block of 8 stamps)
DesignM. Oxenham
DescriptionFalconry - 1980
PrinterPhotogravure by Harrison & Sons Ltd of London.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Bahrain Traditional Jewelry - 1975


Stamp SetA commemorative set of 4 stamps depicting traditional Bahraini Jewelry. The values issued were: 30 Fils, 60 Fils, 120 Fils and 150 Fils.
Type of StampCommemorative
Web Cat.227
Stanley Cat.217
Scotts Cat.218
Michel Cat.226
CountryBahrain
Issue Date01-Apr-1975
Denomination30 Fils
ColourOlive & Multicoloured
Dimensions31.2 x 48.3
Perforation15 x 14 ¼
Quantity125000
Sheet Size25
DesignHarrison & Sons Ltd of London
DescriptionTraditional Jewelry - 1975
PrinterPrinted by Harrison & Sons Ltd of London using their security photogravure process. Two values were printed in seven colours and two values were printed in six colours. All four stamps were printed with gold and silver emboss.