Stamp Day. Mail wagon
Michel Reference
TN 386
Stanley Reference
TN 349
Yvert Reference
TN 349
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Description
Postage stamp from Tunisia, issued around 1948, representing a decorative motif of the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
Arabesque or ornamentation from the Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in the 7th century, is famous for its refined ornamentation, including plant arabesques and geometric patterns. The mihrab (prayer niche) is richly decorated with lustrous ceramic tiles and carved marble, while the wooden minbar features intricate carved designs.
Arabesque or ornamentation from the Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in the 7th century, is famous for its refined ornamentation, including plant arabesques and geometric patterns. The mihrab (prayer niche) is richly decorated with lustrous ceramic tiles and carved marble, while the wooden minbar features intricate carved designs.
Size
22x36 mm
Colors
bleu noir
Designer
Albert Decaris
Printers
Albert Decaris
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
15,00 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
110 000 exemplaires
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