Libya year 1969 stamps – Revolution Army full set MNH

Libya year 1969 stamps – Revolution Army full set MNH**

Libya issued a set of postage stamps in 1969 commemorating the Revolution / Establishment of the Libyan Arab Republic after the coup on 1 September 1969. These stamps are themed around the revolution’s military (army) and related national symbols, and complete mint never hinged (MNH) sets are regularly offered by dealers.

📮 Libya 1969 “Revolution / Army” Postage Stamps

• Country: Libya (Libyan Arab Republic, post-coup period)
• Year: 1969
• Theme: Revolution of 1 September 1969 / Army / Military imagery — these stamps celebrated the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of the Libyan Arab Republic under the Free Officers movement led by Col. Muammar Gaddafi.
• Issue Details:
  • A set of six (6) stamps was issued on 7 December 1969 commemorating the revolution’s success, featuring military personnel and armed forces motifs.
  • Early issues were inscribed L.A.R. (Libyan Arab Republic) on the stamps following the change in government.
• Condition: The set is commonly collected MNH (mint never hinged) and available as a complete set from many stamp dealers and collectors.
• Collector Notes:
  • These are considered the first stamps of Gaddafi’s era and are identifiable by their inscription “Libya” or “L.A.R.” with revolutionary/military imagery.
  • Typical marketplace listings describe them as a 6-value set — often sold as a single complete set.

📊 What the Set Represents

The stamps reflect the Al Fateh Revolution (the 1969 coup overthrowing King Idris I and establishing the Libyan Arab Republic), a key moment in Libyan modern history.