Al-Jazzar Mosque - Acre - 1 pound

Al-Jazzar Mosque - Acre - 1 pound

Year
1947
Face Value
1
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
JO Z12
Yvert & Tellier
JO-TJ 208
Stanley Gibbons
JO T275

Technical Details

Colors
brown
Perforation
11½ x 12½
This high-denomination stamp celebrates the coastal heritage of the Levant by depicting the historic Al-Jazzar Mosque rising above the ancient fortified port city of Acre (Akko). The central illustration showcases the mosque's magnificent green dome and slender Ottoman-style minaret overlooking a palm-lined plaza and the Mediterranean horizon, elegantly bordered by interlocking geometric patterns. This imagery carries a powerful message of cultural survival, maritime commerce, and the historic layers of Ottoman architecture in Palestine. Included within the humanitarian postal program to aid Palestinian refugees, this issue highlighted the shared historical bond between the East and West banks of the Jordan River, anchoring the Kingdom's cultural outreach in the timeless landmarks that define the geographical identity of the coastal Levant.