Yemen year 1970 stamp – Art Paintings Napoleon MNH

Yemen year 1970 stamp – Art Paintings Napoleon MNH

In 1970, the Kingdom of Yemen (the Royalist faction during the civil war) issued a colorful series of stamps featuring Napoleon Bonaparte and famous paintings related to his life.

These stamps are typical of the “Dunes” or “Sand Dune” era—vibrant, large-format stamps produced in Europe specifically for the international collector market. Because they were issued by the Royalist government-in-exile, they were rarely used for actual postage within Yemen.

Stamp Set Details

• Issue Date: July 30, 1970.
• Theme: History / Napoleon Bonaparte / Art Paintings.
• Formats: * A set of 5–7 stamps (depending on the catalog grouping).
  • Souvenir Sheets (S/S): Several large sheets were released, including one featuring Napoleon’s coronation and another with “Napoleon with Flag.”
  • Imperforated Varieties: Most of these stamps exist in both “perforated” (with holes) and “imperforated” (smooth edges) versions.
• Catalog Numbers:
  • Michel: #1153–1157 (Stamps) and Block #221 (Souvenir Sheet).
  • Note: These are not listed in the Scott catalog, as Scott generally does not recognize the Royalist issues of Yemen from 1962–1970.

Featured Paintings/Designs

The set reproduces several world-famous artworks, including:

1. “Bonaparte at the Pont d’Arcole” by Antoine-Jean Gros.
2. “The Coronation of Napoleon” by Jacques-Louis David.
3. Portraits of the Bonaparte Family: Including his parents (Letizia and Charles) and his brother Jerome.
4. “Napoleon with Flag” imagery.