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".
Our Facebook post 27.10.2013
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".
Our Facebook post 27.10.2013
