Umm al Qiwain year 1972 stamps Jordan Archaeology – Palm Trees full set MNH**
The stamp set you are referring to is the Umm al Qiwain 1972 issue commemorating Jordan Archaeology, which features King Hussein I of Jordan along with archaeological sites and, as noted, Palm Trees in the landscape.
🇦🇪 Stamp Details (Umm al Qiwain 1972)
- Issuing Authority: The Emirate of Umm al Qiwain (one of the former Trucial States, which had joined the United Arab Emirates in December 1971, but continued issuing its own stamps briefly in 1972).
- Year of Issue: 1972 (This was one of the last issues before the UAE unified its postal system in 1973).
- Theme: Archaeology of Jordan / Homage to King Hussein I.
- Design Elements:
- A portrait of King Hussein I of Jordan.
- Archaeological views of ancient Jordanian sites (like Petra or Jerash).
- Landscape views featuring camels, desert scenery, and prominent Palm Trees.
- Format: These large issues were typically released in sets of 6 to 10 different values, often accompanied by one or two Souvenir Sheets (Blocks).
