Saudi Arabia year 1961 / 1976 stamps Oil-producing Plant/ Dammam Port
That’s a pair of stamps representing major economic developments in Saudi Arabia, which is a popular theme for collectors of Middle Eastern stamps!
The two issues you are referring to are:
🇸🇦 1. 1961 “Oil-Producing Plant” Stamp
This stamp is part of a larger definitive issue known as the “Gas-Oil Plant and Dam” issue, featuring King Saud’s cartouche. The oil plant stamps were issued in 1961.
- Theme: Buqqa Gas-Oil Separating Plant / Oil Refinery.
- Catalog Numbers: These values typically fall in the Scott #228–242 range. For example, the 20 Plasters Oil-Gas Plant is Scott #238.
- Value Notes: Individual used or lightly hinged stamps are quite common. The lower denominations are often sold for under $1.00 USD each. Higher values (like the 50 Plasters) or full sets in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition are more valuable.
| Item | Condition | Estimated Retail Price (USD) |
| Individual Low Value (e.g., 5p, 10p Used) | Used | $0.40 – $1.50 |
| Complete Set (1960/61 Gas-Oil Plant set) | Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | $15 – $40+ (depending on completeness and catalogue) |
🇸🇦 2. 1976 “Dammam Port” Stamp
This stamp commemorates the expansion or development of the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam, a major commercial hub on the Persian Gulf.
- Theme: Port of Dammam Expansion.
- Catalog Numbers: The main set related to this theme is typically listed as Scott #719-720 (for the 1976/77 definitive issue with similar themes) or the earlier Scott #243–245 set (Port of Dammam Expansion) from 1961. Since you listed 1976, it likely refers to a similar, later definitive set.
- Based on a direct seller listing, a 1961 set of 3 stamps for the Port of Dammam Expansion (Scott #243-245) is valued around $6.00 USD (MNH).
- Value Notes: Like the 1961 Oil Plant stamps, this is a modern definitive issue. Individual stamps are generally low-value.
| Item | Condition | Estimated Retail Price (USD) |
| Complete Set of 3 (Scott #243-245) | Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | $4.00 – $8.00 |
| Individual Stamp (1976/77 Issue) | MNH | $1.00 – $3.00 |
🎯 Summary
Both issues are thematic stamps from Saudi Arabia related to infrastructure and natural resources, making them good additions to a collection focusing on the Middle East or Oil/Gas themes.
