Before these stamps, Qatar used surcharged Great Britain stamps or stamps of Muscat on their mail. This is because Qatar was a British protected sheikdom until September 1, 1971, when it declared its independence. These 10 stamps were first printed on September 2, 1961 and picture Sheik Ahmad bin Ali al Thani, a dhow ship, peregrine falcon, and an oil derrick. Qatar #26-32 are perforated 14.5 while #33-36 are perforated 13 and tend to sell at higher prices. You'll love owning these neat stamps. Get them in your collection today.
Before these stamps, Qatar used surcharged Great Britain stamps or stamps of Muscat on their mail. This is because Qatar was a British protected sheikdom until September 1, 1971, when it declared its independence. These 10 stamps were first printed on September 2, 1961 and picture Sheik Ahmad bin Ali al Thani, a dhow ship, peregrine falcon, and an oil derrick. Qatar #26-32 are perforated 14.5 while #33-36 are perforated 13 and tend to sell at higher prices. You'll love owning these neat stamps. Get them in your collection today.