Jordanian Occupation of Palestine Stamps
The Jordanian Occupation of Palestine, spanning from 1948 to 1967, primarily covered the West Bank and East Jerusalem, situated in the Middle East region of Asia. During this period, postal services were administered by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which issued stamps for use in these territories, often overprinted or specifically designated for the "Jordanian Occ.
- Issued stamps
- 1948–1949
- Region
- Middle East, Levant
- Currency
- JOD
- Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Issuer type
- Occupation postal administration
- Part of
- Jordan
History and background
Palestine" area. Stamps from this era predominantly feature Arabic script, often alongside English or French, reflecting the official languages of the Jordanian administration. This period of postal history is defined by the administrative transition following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and concluded with the Israeli occupation of the territories in the 1967 Six-Day War.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify them
- Look for 'Palestine' or Arabic overprints on Jordanian stamps.
- Examine the postmarks for locations within the West Bank or East Jerusalem.
- Note the design elements, which are typically Jordanian, but the overprint signifies the occupation period.
Popular series
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Overprinted Jordanian Issues
1948-1949
Jordanian stamps overprinted with 'Palestine' or specific Arabic inscriptions for use in the occupied territories.
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Definitive Issues
1948-1949
Early definitive stamps of Jordan used in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, sometimes with local overprints.
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–$5
- Scarce stamps
- $50–$500+
Common stamps are inexpensive, especially those without clear overprints. Overprinted issues, especially those with rare varieties or specific postmarks, can fetch significantly higher prices. Condition plays a crucial role.
Catalogs. Jordanian Occupation of Palestine 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 Jordanian Occupation of Palestine stamps
Jordanian Occupation of Palestine stamps are postal issues used in the West Bank and East Jerusalem during the period of Jordanian administration from 1948 to 1967 (though the initial distinct stamp issues were primarily 1948-1949). These were often Jordanian stamps overprinted with 'Palestine' or specific Arabic text.
The value of Jordanian Occupation of Palestine stamps varies. Common unoverprinted Jordanian stamps used in the territory are generally inexpensive. However, stamps with specific overprints, rare varieties, or clear postmarks from the occupied territories can be quite valuable, ranging from tens to hundreds of dollars, and sometimes more for exceptional items.
You can identify Jordanian Occupation of Palestine stamps by looking for Jordanian designs that bear overprints such as 'Palestine' or specific Arabic inscriptions. Postmarks from cities like Jerusalem, Nablus, or Hebron during the 1948-1967 period are also key indicators. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Major stamp catalogs such as Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons all list stamps from the Jordanian Occupation of Palestine. These catalogs provide detailed information on issues, varieties, and estimated values.
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