Bahrain STAMPS FOR SALE
BAHRAIN 1952-60 COMPLETE QEII COLLECTION. A complete run of issues for this reign, SG 80/116, includes surcharged high values type I & II sets. Fine & fresh condition (40+ stamps)
BAHRAIN 1957-60, inc 1960 set and local 1957, 1961 comp sets (22).
BAHRAIN 1952-68 all diff used collection, sets & top values (60 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1942-45 3p slate opt, SG 38, marg NHM BLOCK of 56, overall toning
BAHRAIN 1934-37 set, SG 15/19, ½a inverted Wmk, fine mint (6 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1938-41 1r grey and red-brown and 5r green and blue, SG 32 and 34, each as never hinged mint left gutter BLOCKS OF FOUR. (8 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1938 Geo VI set complete to 5r, SG 20/34, very fine never hinged mint. (13 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1942-45 “White Background” definitive set, SG 38/50, fine mint (13 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1942-45 Overprints complete set, SG 38/50, very fine mint, fresh, cat £160. (13 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1952-1960 VERY FINE CDS USED COLLECTION on pages, all different, complete for the basic issues, includes 1955-60 Castles Type I set, plus 2r on 2s6d & 5r on 5s Type II etc. Lovely. (40 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1966 Definitives complete set, SG 139/50, never hinged mint, fresh. (12 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1952-57 complete set, includes some types, fine mint (approx 43).
BAHRAIN 1942-45 8a slate violet, SG 49, Block of 4, never hinged mint (4 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1948-49 5r on 5s with ‘T’ GUIDE MARK variety, CW 40b, vfm, fresh
BAHRAIN 1948-49 5r on 5s with ‘T’ GUIDE MARK variety, CW 40b, vf cds used
BAHRAIN 1933-37 2a vermilion WMK INVERTED variety, SG 6w, NHM, fresh
BAHRAIN 1933-37 1a chocolate WMK INVERTED variety, SG 4w, NHM, fresh
BAHRAIN 1948-49 10r on 10s ultramarine, Murray-Payne 41 (SG 60a), BLOCK OF FOUR superb used.
BAHRAIN 1976 – 2000, 1994 400f lake-brown and cream, P14½, SG 242c, NHM.
BAHRAIN WAR TAX – 5f new blue and cobalt, SG T192, VFU with purple PMK.
BAHRAIN 1942-45 KGVI “White Background” definitive complete set, SG 38/50, very fine mint (13 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1976 Concorde set & m/s, SG 223/MS236, NHM (4 stamps & 1 m/s)
BAHRAIN 1972 Arab League / UN set, SG 184/87, never hinged mint (4)
BAHRAIN 1979 Dhows set, SG 258/65, never hinged mint (8 stamps)
BAHRAIN 1948-79 overprints complete set, SG 51/60a, fine cds used (11)
BAHRAIN 1976 Concorde se-tenant block of 4 x3, SG 232a, NHM block/12
BAHRAIN 1933-37 KGV India, 5r ultramarine & purple, “BAHRAIN” overprint, wmk upright, SG 14, very fine mint.
We sell Bahrain stamps, collections, complete sets, errors and varieties
Bahrain Stamps – The history of Bahrain stamps dates back to the late 19th century when the island was a British protectorate. The first stamps used in Bahrain were actually Indian stamps that were overprinted with the word “Bahrain” in Arabic. These stamps were used between 1884 and 1933.
In 1933, Bahrain issued its first set of stamps, which featured the portrait of the then-ruler of Bahrain, Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. This set consisted of six stamps, with denominations ranging from 3 annas to 2 rupees. The stamps were printed in India and were also overprinted with the word “Bahrain” in Arabic.
In 1948, Bahrain issued a new set of stamps featuring the portrait of the new ruler, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. These stamps were printed in London and were in use until 1957.
During the 1960s and 1970s, Bahrain issued several sets of stamps featuring a variety of themes such as sports, flora and fauna, and historical events. The stamps were printed by various printing houses, including Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. and De La Rue.
In 1980, Bahrain issued a set of stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first flight to Bahrain. The stamps featured the portrait of the pilot, Harry Riggs, and the plane he flew, a Short S.8 Calcutta.
Since then, Bahrain has issued many other sets of stamps on a wide variety of themes, including national holidays, wildlife, and local landmarks. In recent years, Bahrain has also started to issue stamps featuring popular culture icons, such as the famous Bahraini singer, Um Kalthoum.
Today, Bahrain stamps are highly collectable and sought after by philatelists around the world. The designs and themes of Bahrain stamps offer a unique glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture.
Philatelic postscript: Bahrain’s mail service was originally operated by India, until 1948 when the British Post Office took over. This system continued until 1966 when an internal system was brought into operation.
