{"product_id":"timbres-yemen-arab-republic-peintures-portraits-1968-lot-philatelie","title":"Stamps Yemen Arab Republic portrait paintings 1968 philately lot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot features a set of nine postage stamps issued by the Yemen Arab Republic, displayed on an album page. Each stamp illustrates a painted portrait, reproducing classic works of European painting, with a predominance of portraits of men, women, and children. The colors are rich and varied, ranging from flesh tones to deep colors of dark backgrounds or clothing, typical of master paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps have a finely perforated frame and bilingual inscriptions in Arabic and English, notably showing \"YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC\". Several face values are visible, including \"1\/4 B\" and \"3 B\", with partial obliteration on some examples, dated \"26.3.68\" on the bottom left stamp. The reproduced works are of varied styles, ranging from child portraits to paintings of adult male figures, some in period clothing, others in more subdued attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictorial details are well rendered, with nuanced expressions and well-worked backgrounds. The format is rectangular, classic for philatelic issues of the period, and the presentation on an album backing protects the set. The overall visible condition shows good preservation of colors and outlines, with some handling marks or slight scuffs on the glossy surface of the stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome stamps appear to have been cancelled, while others seem new with no visible postmark on the presented side. The female and male portraits are typical reproductions of 17th to 19th-century works, with no mention of the artist but recognizable by their clothing style and facial treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is particularly representative of the thematic stamp series issued in the 1960s by the Yemen Arab Republic, promoting Western art through philately. The set will appeal to buyers looking for decorative stamps with artistic subjects, a variety of portraits, and precise dating thanks to the partial cancellation of 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Cancellations present on some stamps, others appear uncancelled. Slight handling marks or scuffs visible on the surface of some stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Yemen Arab Republic stamps from the 1960s are renowned for their thematic series inspired by masterpieces of world painting. This policy aimed to promote the country's international image and attract philatelists with varied artistic subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Yemen stamps, Yemen Arab Republic stamps, painting portraits, philately lot, artistic stamp, 1968 stamps, art on stamp, series paintings stamps, cancelled stamp, foreign stamps lot, stamp collection, classic painting stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54330114146631,"sku":"51209-4e6faab9-a0b3-471d-a1ca-46912d7b5bbc-PA0.38","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_c30fae13-ed80-42a5-8d75-f2218105ed54.jpg?v=1783865830","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/timbres-yemen-arab-republic-peintures-portraits-1968-lot-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}