Country: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Catalogue No: #133 (Revenue Stamps of Jordan).

Issue: 1955 Overprint on 1955 Postage series.

Subject: The Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh).

Denomination: 3 Fils.

Color: Bluish violet / Reddish purple.

Format: Full Complete Sheet of 100 stamps (10x10).

Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) - Original Gum.

Serial Number: 07369 (Visible on the top right corner).

Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., England.

Historical Significance & Description (CV)

​The Design & The Landmark:

​This stamp features a magnificent engraving of "Al-Khazneh" (The Treasury) in the ancient city of Petra. Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. The Treasury is its most iconic monument, carved directly into the vibrant rose-red sandstone cliffs over 2,000 years ago.

​The Postal-Fiscal History:

​This specific issue is a "Postal-Fiscal" rarity. Originally printed in 1955 as a postage stamp, it was subsequently overprinted with the Arabic word

"Waridat" (Revenue) in bold black ink to be used for official government transactions and fiscal duties. This transition reflects the administrative evolution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during the mid-20th century.

​The Rarity of a Full Sheet:

​While individual stamps from this era are collectible, finding a complete, intact sheet of 100 stamps in this pristine condition is a true numismatic and philatelic treasure. Most sheets from the 1950s were separated and used individually, making a full sheet with the printer’s imprint (Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd) and the original serial number (07369) a high-level exhibition piece.

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