Gambia – Scott #1308, used

Description

This used commemorative stamp from The Gambia, Scott #1308, honors President Dr. Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the country’s first president and a central figure in Gambian independence and post-colonial governance. The design shows Jawara in an informal, modern pose playing golf, reflecting both his international profile and the country’s engagement with global culture during his presidency.

Issued in the late 20th century, the stamp carries a D1.50 (1.50 Dalasi) denomination and features a clean, graphic layout with a bold green background. The Gambian flag appears in the lower portion of the design, reinforcing national identity alongside the presidential portrait.

This example is postally used, with visible cancellation, intact perforations, and strong color retention. It is well suited for collectors of African political history, presidential portraits, sports-themed stamps, or modern Commonwealth issues.

• Scott Catalog Number: 1308

• Country: The Gambia

• Denomination: D1.50 (1.50 Dalasi)

• Subject: President Dawda Kairaba Jawara (golf portrait)

• Theme: Politics / Modern History / Sports

• Condition: Used (postally canceled)