Oman postage stamps year 1944 Al Busaid Dynasty set SG 1-15, Michel 1-15
📮 1944 Oman – “Al-Busaid Dynasty” Stamp Set SG 1–15 / Michel 1–15 Mint hinged
🗓️ Issue Background
- These stamps were issued 20 November 1944 in Muscat (then part of the Sultanate of Muscat & Oman).
- They mark the 200th anniversary of the Al-Busaid Dynasty, the ruling royal house of Oman.
- The stamps were originally Indian King George VI definitives (1940–43), overprinted in Arabic script with “AL BUSAID 1363” for use in Muscat postal offices. These were printed in Karachi.
📦 Set Details (SG 1–15 / Michel 1–15)
The set consists of 15 values, ranging from low denominations to high values (up to 2 rupees). The general catalogue descriptions are:
| Catalogue | Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Gibbons (SG) | SG 1–15 | 1944 Bicentenary of Al-Busaid Dynasty stamps, Indian KG VI overprint, 15 values from 3 p to 2 R (postage). |
| Michel | Michel 1–15 | Equivalent listing in the Michel catalogue for these overprints (Michel numbers 1–15). |
Note: Some listings (especially for Gibbons) specify perforation 13½×14 with multiple star watermark — typical for this issue.
💠 Physical Characteristics
- Overprint: Arabic script Al Busaid 1363 over Indian King George VI definitives.
- Perforation: Generally 13½×14 (as per classic listings).
- Printing: Overprinted by the Security Printing Offices, Karachi.
- Usage: Valid for postage in Muscat offices; withdrawn shortly after release (often replaced by later issues post-Indian administration).
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