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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