Fujeira -Scott # 16

Description

Issued by Fujairah during the early period of its independent postal issues, Scott #16 is a visually striking definitive stamp combining portraiture, regional symbolism, and wildlife imagery. The design pairs a traditional portrait of a local ruler with a powerful depiction of an Arabian leopard, an animal long associated with strength and the rugged mountain terrain of the eastern Arabian Peninsula.

The bilingual inscription appears in English and Arabic, reflecting Fujairah’s emerging international identity at the time. Decorative calligraphic framing surrounds the portrait, while the leopard is rendered in bold, expressive color, creating a dramatic contrast between human authority and natural power.

Printed in multicolor and denominated 3 Riyals, this stamp is representative of Fujairah’s early philatelic output, which often emphasized regional heritage and eye-catching designs aimed at both postal use and the growing collector market.

This example is offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, strong color, clean margins, and sharp perforations.

• Country: Fujairah (Fujeira)

• Year of Issue: early 1960s

• Scott Number: 16

• Denomination: 3 Riyals

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)