Yemen Arab Republic stamps year 1968 Airmail set MNH
The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR) 1968 Airmail set is part of a series of philatelic issues from that period that frequently combined an Airmail designation with a popular global theme, primarily aimed at the collector market.
In 1968, the YAR released several major commemorative sets that were simultaneously designated as Airmail issues. The main ones with the most stamps and varieties are tied to the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics.
🇾🇪 Key Airmail Issues from YAR in 1968
The term “Airmail set” often refers to the Summer Olympics (Mexico City) issue, but it also includes other commemorative Airmail sets released that year.
1. Summer Olympics (Mexico City) Airmail Set
- Theme: XIX Summer Olympic Games, Mexico City 1968.
- Design: Features various Olympic sports, the Olympic rings, and sometimes the Mexico City logo or venues.
- Format: Typically a large set of 6 to 10 individual stamps. These stamps were often printed in several variations:
- Perforated (Standard)
- Imperforated
- “Gold” or “Silver” Metallic Borders: Higher values were often printed on gold or silver metallic-colored paper or featured metallic ink borders.
- Catalogue Numbering (Scott/Michel): In the Scott catalog, these airmail issues are designated with a “C” prefix (e.g., Scott C45). Michel numbers are in the range of Mi N° 777-782 for the 6-value set, plus accompanying miniature sheets (blocks).
2. Other Airmail Commemorative Sets
The YAR issued other sets designated as Airmail in 1968, including:
- Dr. Konrad Adenauer: A set honoring the former German Chancellor. (Michel N° 719-721).
- Human Rights/UN: A set commemorating the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
- Red Cross/Red Crescent: Airmail issues with Red Crescent overprints.
