AFRIKA KORPS STAMP

Afrika Korps, a branch of Wehrmacht Heer, was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African Campaign of World War II. It formed upon Adolf Hitler's personal orders on 11 January 1941 and the commander was Erwin Rommel, later known as the Desert Fox (in our graphics). The headquarters was placed in Tripoli, Libya (colony of Italy, allied with Nazi Germany). More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Korps
The stamp was issued in March 1943 in Tunis for the use of troops who wished to send postal packets home to Germany; soldiers using these stamps were required to use a 20 pfennig stamp along with it. The stamp was designed by Herr Roleff and printed at a mission press in Tunis. More information in: http://philatelic.wikidot.com/afrika-korps
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Documentary "Hitler's Warriors - Rommel, The Hero"

The beautiful stamps of Libya (video)

PARIS-DAKAR RALLY in LIBYAN STAMPS (Bikes)

28 December 1991 minisheet issue with 16 stamps, with cars, bikes and trucks (bikes in our graphics). The 1992 edition of the race had a new route from Paris to Cape Town - South Africa, passing through Libya, Angola and Namibia (23.12.1991-16.1.1992). More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Paris–Cape_Town_Rally
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PARIS-DAKAR RALLY in LIBYAN STAMP (Cars)

28 December 1991 minisheet issue with 16 stamps, with cars, bikes and trucks (cars in our graphics). The 1992 edition of the race had a new route from Paris to Cape Town - South Africa, passing through Libya, Angola and Namibia (23.12.1991-16.1.1992). More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Paris–Cape_Town_Rally
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MOBILE PHONE in LIBYAN STAMP

[from top right] 2010, 2009 and 2007 (x2) issues. More information about these stamps in our online store; use search-word "mobile" or "gsm".
NOTE: Dr. Mohammed Moammar Gaddafi, eldest son of Colonel Gaddafi, Chairman of the General Posts & Telecommunications Company, strongly promoted the development of the telecommunications and information technologies in Libya in the decade 2000-2010 and sponsored "TAQNYA" annual exhibition in Tripoli.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS from LIBYAN STAMPS

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Our new TripAdvisor philatelic music video slideshow. 30 minutes travelling around the world, visiting 101 Countries with their beautiful Christmas stamps.
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LIBYA NEW ISSUE 2013 with DINOSAURS & FOSSILS

11 December 2013 "Prehistoric Animals from Nalut", 6 stamps in minisheet. More information about Nalut fossils and dinosaurs in: http://www.temehu.com/Cities_sites/museum-of-nalut.htmp
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DINOSAURS & FOSSILS in LIBYAN STAMPS

[left side, "Fossils"] 1976 one stamp, 1985 three stamps, 1996 postcard postal-stationery [right side] 1996 "Dinosaurs and Fossils" minisheet, 1995 "Dinosaurs" large minisheet with 16 stamps and one souvenir-sheet, 1996 "Dinosaur" postcard postal-stationery, 2013 December 11th "Dinosaurs from Nalut" minisheet with 6 stamps
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LIBYA 1986 "GADDAFI" WITHDRAWN STAMPS

1 January 1986 "Gaddafi" Ordinary Set issue
12 values: 50/60/70/80/90/100/200/250/300/500/1500/2500 dirhams
printing technique: *** engraving *** (superb !)
All stamps show a STAR OF DAVID (Zionist/Israel symbol) on the right shoulder of Colonel Gaddafi. They were on sale for two hours only. Then they were withdrawn from circulation.
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BIRDS in LIBYAN STAMPS (1965)

1965 issue with 5mills Long-legged Buzzard, 10mills European Bee Eater (also in the picture), 15mills Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse, 20mills Houbara bustard, 30mills Spotted sandgrouse, 40mills Libyan Barbary Partridge
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BIRDS in LIBYAN STAMPS (1976)

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THE WRIGHT BROTHERS in LIBYAN STAMPS

110 years ago ... 17 December 1903 first powered flight, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina USA. More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers
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TUAREG in LIBYAN STAMPS

Different issues of Libya: Kingdom of Libya, LAR Libyan Arab Republics and Libyan Jamahiriya. All issues are available in our online stores; use search-word "TUAREG". More information about Tuareg People in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuareg_people
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LIBYA 2013 ISSUE - BENGHAZI CITY LIGHTHOUSE

20 August 2013 "Beacon of Benghazi City", the first and only stamp of Libya with a lighthouse (very popular topical subject). This lighthouse was built by the Italians in 1935, during their colonial period in Libya. This historical lighthouse is also present in the new 50 Dinars banknote of Libya. More information about lighthouses of Libya in: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/lby.htm
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CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

Postal stamp issued during the Italian colonial period in Libya.
1921 and following, "Serie Pittorica". Stamp designer: Giovanni Costantini. Allegorical subject (Winged Victory over Roman altar) with view of Tripoli and its minarets. Suggested reading: "Libia, la Serie Pittorica" by Michele Picardi [Poste Italiane 1993]
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ERRORS in LIBYAN STAMPS

This picture is dedicated to the few modern stamps issues of Libya containing errors.
★ (top left) 1986 "Gaddafi" definitive set, 12 beautiful classic-style stamps made with engraving process, printed in Finland. All stamps show a Star of David (symbol of Israel/Judaism) on the right shoulder of Colonel Gaddafi !!! Withdrawn from circulation the same day of the issue.
★ (top right) 1994 "Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights", printed in Switzerland. The minisheet shows several errors in texts and design (e.g. "Gadhafi Price" instead of "Gadhafi Prize"). Not issued, destroyed and replaced with a second correct printing.
★ (down left) 2008 "People's Authority Declaration", printed in Tunisia. Stamp shows an error in the arabic text. Not issued, destroyed and replaced with a second correct printing.
★ (down right) 2012 "Celebration of 17 February 2011 Revolution", printed in Tunisia. Set of five stamps printed in sheets with 40 stamps each. All sheets show the old name of Libya during the Gaddafi era (The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) in the left down border. All borders have been cut in Tripoli before the official day of issue. Only one complete set in blocs of nine stamps with the original borders is known (our private collection).
★ 1986, 1994 and 2008 issues are available in our eBay and Delcampe online stores; use search-word "ERROR":
http://stores.ebay.com/libyan-philatelic-center
http://www.delcampe.net/stores/philatelicum
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COINS FROM LIBYA

Complete set 1975 uncirculated
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CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

1908 Express stamp of Italy (King Vittorio Emanuele III) overprinted "Libia" in 1915 for use in the new colony of Libya.
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CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

Postal stamp issued during the Italian colonial period in Libya.
1921 and following, "Serie Pittorica". The subject is an ancient Roman soldier: a "Signifer", the bearer of the standard of a Roman legion, with an animal skin around his head. More details in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_ancient_Rome
Our graphics show map of the Roman Empire in 200 a.D., at the time of Emperor Septimius Severus, born in Leptis Magna, Libya.
Stamp designer: Duilio Cambellotti. Suggested reading: "Libia, la Serie Pittorica" by Michele Picardi [Poste Italiane 1993]
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JFK 1963-2013

No stamps of Libya concerning JFK. So, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy with a 1964 stamp of San Marino. As far as Libya stamps are concerned, please visit our Facebook Timeline.
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DINOSAURS in LIBYAN STAMPS (1995)

1995 minisheet issue

DINOSAURS in LIBYAN STAMPS (1995)

1995 minisheet issue
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FRUITS in LIBYAN STAMPS (1995)

1995 "Fruit Orchards" minisheet issue

CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

Postal stamps issued during the British administration in Libya after World War II, for use in TRIPOLITANIA, north-western part of the country. 1950 (February 6): 1937-42 stamps of Great Britain (image of King George VI) overprinted "B.A. TRIPOLITANIA" (British Administration Tripolitania) and new values in "M.A.L." (Military Administration Lire).
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CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

Postal stamps issued during the French administration in Libya after World War II, for use in FEZZAN, south-western part of the country. 1951 (June 25) "Pictorial set".
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VEGETABLES in LIBYAN STAMPS (1998)

1998 "The Great Man Made River" minisheet issue. More information about the Great Artificial River of Libya in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Man-Made_River

CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

Postal stamps issued during the Italian colonial period in Libya for use in TRIPOLITANIA, north-western part of the country. 1934 (October 16) "2nd Exhibition of Colonial Art in Naples/Italy" airmail stamp.
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SOLAR ECLIPSE in LIBYAN STAMPS

03.11.2013 Solar eclipse in central Africa and parts of America today
29 March 2006 postal issue of Libya (minisheet with six stamps)
More information about today solar eclipse in: http://www.space.com/23451-rare-solar-eclipse-skywatcher-photos.html
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"COLLATERAL" BUTTERFLIES in LIBYAN STAMPS (post #2)

Libya has only one official "Butterflies" issue: the beautiful minisheet with 16 different stamps released on 1st October 1981. But there are different other issues including butterflies, and they are requested by topical collectors as well. In this picture we show stamps from different issues: you can find them in our online stores using the search-word "BUTTERFLIES".
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"COLLATERAL" BUTTERFLIES in LIBYAN STAMPS (post #1)

Libya has only one official "Butterflies" issue: the beautiful minisheet with 16 different stamps released on 1st October 1981. But there are different other issues including butterflies, and they are requested by topical collectors as well. In this picture we show stamps from the following issues: [left side] 1994, 2000 and 2003 "People's Authority Declaration", 1999 "30th Anniversary of September Revolution" [right side] 2013 "2nd Anniversary of 17FEB Revolution"
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RARITIES OF THE PHILATELY OF LIBYA

1951, December 24: Independent Kingdom of Libya, issue for Cyrenaica.
1950 stamps of Cyrenaica Autonomous Administration overprinted LIBYA in Arabic and English, to be used in the territory of Cyrenaica (eastern region of Libya). Same stamps with different overprintings were made for use in Tripolitania (northwestern region) and Fezzan (southern region).
In our picture: 5 mills, 10 mills and 12 mills in blocs of four stamps with INVERTED OVERPRINTING. According to Sassone Specialized Catalogue, 50 pieces are known in the world of the 5 mills and 100 pieces each of the 10 and 12 mills. [from our private collection]
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LIBYA CYRENICA: THE BEAUTIFUL 1950 "CAVALLINO" SET

In 1949, Idris as-Senussi, with British backing, proclaimed Cyrenaica (the eastern part of Libya) as an independent emirate called the Emirate of Cyrenaica. This emirate soon became part of the Kingdom of Libya when it was established and an independent kingdom on 24 December 1951, with Idris as-Senussi becoming King Idris I.
On 16 January 1950, a set of 13 stamps was issued for use in Cyrenaica. Stamps were printed by Waterlow & Sons UK with copperplate engraving process (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterlow_and_Sons). The engraving is extremely thin; the size of this 100mills stamp is mm.30x35 !
Expert passionate philatelists call this beautiful set "Cavallino".
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LIBYA 2009-2013 LUXURY MINISHEETS

[from top left; items are not in scale in the image] #1 2009 "Gaddafi Leader of the African Union" / #2 2010 "33rd Anniversary of the People's Authority Declaration" / #3 2010 "Arab League Summit in Sirt/Libya" / #4 2010 "AlFateh Revolution Through 40 Years" / #5 2010 "41st Anniversary of the First of September 1969 Revolution" / #6 2013 "Definitive Set" two high-value stamps
[technical characteristics] #1 #2 #3 self-adhesive stamps with gold foil application / #4 large size minisheet mm.295x295 with 40 different self-adhesive stamps with green and gold foils applications / #5 perforated stamps on gummed paper with gold foil application / #6 self-adhesive stamps with gold foil application and embossing
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in LIBYAN STAMPS

"Centenary of U.P.U. Universal Postal Union in 1974" 1977 souvenir-sheet issue. [souvenir-sheet] Yellow VW Beetle with the emblem of the Libyan Posts and Telecommunications Company - [left up] Road billboard (Tripoli Green Square July 2010) showing a painting with young Moammar Gaddafi driving his blue VW Beetle - [left down] The original Gaddafi's VW Beetle at the Jamahiriya Museum in Tripoli some years ago

RUBENS in LIBYAN STAMPS

Subject of stamp (1983 issue): "Nilpferdjagd", 1615/1616, Alte Pinakothek Munich/Germany - Picture: Self-Portrait, 1623, National Gallery Canberra/Australia. More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubens

MOAMMAR GADDAFI (1942 - 20 October 2011)

2500 dirhams high-value stamp from 1 January 1986 "Gaddafi" definitive set. Set with 12 stamps WITHDRAWN FROM CIRCULATION the same day of the issue due to an error in the design (Star of David, symbol of Israel, on the right shoulder of Colonel Gaddafi). More information about this issue in our YouTube video: http://youtu.be/4eEdI2SAKOE
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U.P.U. UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION in LIBYAN STAMPS

1970 "Inauguration of UPU Headquarters in Bern/Switzerland", 3 stamps on FDC - 1974 "Centenary of UPU 1874-1974", 2 stamps - 1977 "Centenary of UPU in 1974", 3 stamps and souvenir-sheet - 2002 "125th Anniversary of UPU in 1999", 2 stamps - 2013 "139th Anniversary of UPU 1874-2013", 1 stamp (date of issue October 9th, same as UPU establishment date). Note: UPU logo is also present in 1976 "Graham Bell - Telephone" issue, celebrating the 25th anniversary of UNPA United Nations Postal Administration (not included in our graphics). More information about U.P.U. in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Postal_Union
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U.S. ARMY in LIBYAN STAMPS

The idea for this post comes from the recent and controversial military action of U.S. Army's Delta Force on Libyan soil. More information in: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/06/world/africa/us-forces-africa-terrorist-raids/index.html
[stamp] Self-adhesive stamp from the 2010 large-size luxury sheet with forty different stamps with gold and green metal foils application: "AlFateh Revolution Through Forty Years". The forty stamps show the highlights of Gaddafi's rule in Libya 1969-2010. Watch our special YouTube video: http://youtu.be/2B2Mjmhb0BQ (this stamp is at 0:41)
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COLUMBUS DAY 2013

12.10.1492 Christopher Columbus and his crew land in the Americas/Bahamas. "Columbus Day" USA national holiday will be on Monday 14th (annually on the second Monday of October). More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Day
[stamps] 1993 stamps from a beautiful minisheet with 16 stamps about ancient and modern ships. Subjects of stamps are two caravels of Columbus expedition.
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HAJJ (Pilgrimage to Mecca) in LIBYAN STAMPS

Hajj is considered one of the largest yearly pilgrimages in the world. It is an Islamic pilgrimage in adherence to one of the five pillars of Islam, which requires all able bodied Muslim to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his or her life. Hajj 2013 is expected to fall between October 13-18. More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hajj
[stamps] 1985 stamps celebrating the pilgrimage to Mecca of Moammar Gaddafi.
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PAUL GAUGUIN in LIBYAN STAMPS

Subject of stamp (1983 issue): Mandolina and Flowers, 1883
Picture: Self-Portrait dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, 'Les Misérables ' (Autoportrait avec portrait de Bernard, 'Les Misérables'), 1888
More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gauguin
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LIBYA NEW ISSUE - MARTYR'S DAY

Date of issue: 16 September 2013 (to be confirmed, as 16 September was a national holiday in Libya). 2 stamps, 750 and 1000 dirhams. 750dh stamp shows the picture of Omar Mukhtar, Libyan National Hero, who was killed by the Italians on 16 September 1931. See post on 16 September 2013.
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FLOWERS in LIBYAN STAMPS

1976 issue with: 15 dirhams, Spartium junceum / 20dh, Gladiolus illyricus / 35dh, Capparis spinosa / 40dh, Rhaponticum acaule / 70dh, Lygeum spartum
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SCOTT CATALOGUE 2014 - The missing stamps of Libya

We had a look to the Libya section in the 2014 edition of Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, volume 4, Countries of the World J-M. Many important and valuable issues are missing !!!
These "ghost" issues are available in our Delcampe and eBay online stores. The full range of our items (more than 2000 !) is listed in the DELCAMPE store. All items are also available with PRIVATE PURCHASE (for those not registered in Delcampe nor eBay).
DELCAMPE: http://www.delcampe.net/stores/philatelicum
EBAY: http://stores.ebay.com/libyan-philatelic-center
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TEA DRINKING in LIBYAN STAMPS

Relaxing Friday to all our friends ! 1984 "Tripoli International Fair" issue showing tea served in various settings in Libya.
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16.9.1931 DEATH OF OMAR MUKHTAR, LIBYA NATIONAL HERO

In our graphics: 1980 souvenir-sheet "Martyrdom of Omar Mukhtar"; 1993 issue "In the Memory of the Deported Libyans to Italy" (Three stamps from minisheet with 16 stamps, showing the capture, trial and execution by hanging of Omar Mukhtar in 1931, at the age of 73 !!! The same subjects are present in 1996 and 1997 "Deported Libyans" minisheets)
More information about his life in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Mukhtar
Watch our special YouTube philatelic video with "Omar Mukhtar" song: http://youtu.be/EXYKcSd83jg
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LAND ROVER & JEEP in LIBYAN STAMPS

[top] two stamps from the 1981 issue "12th Anniversary of First of September Revolution" [below] souvenir-sheet from the 1983 issue "14th Anniversary of First of September Revolution"
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RIDING in LIBYAN STAMPS

1980 "Libyan National Games" issue
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CLASSIC STAMPS OF LIBYA

Postal stamps issued during the Italian colonial period in Libya.
1921 and following, "Pictorial Set" ("Serie Pittorica"). The subject is the bow with rostrum of a "galea" (or "galera") an ancient Roman warship. More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_navy
Symbolic design with the skyline of the old city of Tripoli in the background. The frame of the stamps shows islamic decorations from the atrium of Gurgi Mosque in Tripoli. Stamp designer: Paolo Paschetto
Suggested reading: "Libia, la Serie Pittorica" by Michele Picardi [Poste Italiane 1993]
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LIBYA: 1ST SEPTEMBER 1969 GADDAFI'S REVOLUTION

1997 "28th Anniversary" complete set of 13 postcards postal-stationery with pre-printed stamps. Subjects of postcards and stamps are the same as the minisheet of the same issue: Highlights of Gaddafi's Life.
Watch our special YouTube videos:
#1 http://youtu.be/z9xtO2tOWR4
#2 http://youtu.be/F4XaNikNWdc
#3 http://youtu.be/bpsVnROq4fI
#4 http://youtu.be/v5A8JERDyEQ
#5 http://youtu.be/7Zp4p4KNIhw
#6 http://youtu.be/e5R9cwC4nJk
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ARAB CULTURAL HERITAGE in LIBYAN STAMPS

[picture] Avicenna/IbnSina, arab polymath. More information in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avicenna
[stamps] 1979 and 1980 Libya stamps issues
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