Hadhramaut Kathiri State Stamps
The Kathiri State in Hadhramaut was a historical sultanate located in the southern Arabian Peninsula, within what is now modern Yemen. Its postal history is characterized by issues produced during the period of British influence in the Aden Protectorate, often featuring Arabic script alongside English.
- Issued stamps
- 1942–1968
- Region
- Middle East, Arabian Peninsula
- Currency
- South Arabian Dinar
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- Aden Protectorate
History and background
The state's stamps primarily date from the mid-20th century before its eventual incorporation into the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen. This entity represents a distinct, albeit brief, phase in the complex postal administration of the Eastern Aden Protectorate.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify them
- Look for 'Kathiri State of Hadhramaut' or 'الجمهورية اليمنية' (Al-Jumhuriyah al-Yamaniyah) in Arabic script, often alongside English.
- Stamps typically feature portraits of sultans, local scenery, or cultural motifs.
- Many early issues are overprinted stamps of Aden or the Aden Protectorate.
Popular series
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Definitives with Sultan's Portrait
1942-1955
The initial definitive series featuring the portrait of Sultan Ja'far bin Mansur al-Kathiri, often overprinted 'Kathiri State of Hadhramaut'.
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Pictorial Definitives
1955-1966
A series depicting local scenes, industries, and wildlife, reflecting the region's culture and economy, often with bilingual inscriptions.
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Overprints on Aden Stamps
1942-1945
Early issues often consisted of stamps of Aden overprinted with 'Kathiri State of Hadhramaut' in Arabic and English, indicating their use within the state.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- $0.50–$10
- Scarce stamps
- $50–$500+
Common stamps are readily available and inexpensive. Rarer issues include early overprints, high values, and stamps with plate flaws or significant postal history. Mint never hinged examples generally command higher prices.
Catalogs. Hadhramaut Kathiri State stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Hadhramaut Kathiri State stamps
Hadhramaut Kathiri State stamps were issued by the Kathiri Sultanate, a historical state in the Hadhramaut region of what is now Yemen, during its period as part of the British Aden Protectorate from 1942 to 1968. They reflect the region's unique postal history under British influence.
The value of Hadhramaut Kathiri State stamps varies. Many common issues are affordable, ranging from a few cents to a few dollars. However, certain early overprints, high-denomination stamps, errors, and stamps with significant postal history can be quite valuable, potentially fetching hundreds of dollars.
You can identify Hadhramaut Kathiri State stamps by looking for inscriptions like 'Kathiri State of Hadhramaut' in English and Arabic script. They often feature portraits of the sultans or local scenes. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Hadhramaut Kathiri State stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs, including Scott (usually under 'Aden - Kathiri State of Hadhramaut' or 'Yemen - Kathiri State'), Michel, and Stanley Gibbons. These catalogs provide detailed listings, descriptions, and estimated values.
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