Arab League Week – 1962
In commemoration of the Arab League Week Kuwait issued a set of two stamps. The values issued were 20 Fils and 45 Fils.
Commemorative
Golden Jubilee of Mubarakya School – 1962
In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Mubarakya School Kuwait issued a set of two stamps. The values issued were 8 Fils and 20 Fils.
Commemorative
National Day – 1962
In commemoration of the National Day Kuwait issued a set of four stamps. The values issued were 8 Fils, 20 Fils, 45 Fils and 90 Fils.
Commemorative
Malaria Eradication – 1962
In commemoration of the Malaria Eradication Kuwait issued a set of two stamps. The values issued were 4 Fils and 25 Fils.
Commemorative
Bicentenary of Sabah Dynasty – 1962
In commemoration of the Bicentenary of Sabah Dynasty Kuwait issued a set of four stamps. The values issued were 8 Fils, 20 Fils, 45 Fils and 75 Fils.
Commemorative
Mother’s Day – 1963
To celebrate the occasion of Mother’s Day in 1963 Kuwait issued a set of four stamps. The values issued were 8 Fils, 20 Fils, 45 Fils and 75 Fils.
Commemorative
The Official B.P.A. of E.A. Definitive Stamps of Abu Dhabi – 1963
With the introduction of a postal service in Abu Dhabi and the opening of the Abu Dhabi Post Office on March 30th 1963 a decision on what stamps to sell had to be made. As the set of “Trucial States Stamps” was not put into use in Abu Dhabi it was decided to adapt the “Value Only” stamps until an issue of Abu Dhabi stamps could be prepared. The “Value Only” stamps, which were already in use at Das Island, were put on sale. A total of 11 values were put on sale and the values were 5 NP, 10 NP, 15 NP, 20 NP, 30 NP, 40 NP, 50 NP, 75 NP, 1 Rupee, 2 Rupees and 5 Rupees. Official First Day Covers were put on sale with the 11 values.
Definitive
Freedom from Hunger – 1963
In commemoration of the campaign to free the world from hunger Kuwait issued a set of four stamps in 1963. The values issued were 4 Fils, 8 Fils, 20 Fils and 45 Fils.
Commemorative
Education Day – 1963
On the occasion of Education Day held on the 15th of April in 1963 Kuwait issued a set of three stamps. The values issued were 4 Fils, 20 Fils and 45 Fils.
Commemorative
The N. Kamoo Essays – 1963: Group 1: The Large Image of Ruler
A number of essays were prepared by Mr. N. Kamoo prior to the release of the first sets of stamps in June 1963. The Kamoo designs had been worked up into essays and printed but eventually rejected. None of the essays had values applied to them and they are illustrated here in three groupings.
The essays with the large image of the ruler are the only essays that include the name “DUBAI” in the design. While rejected, similarities to the eventually issued 10rs stamp are apparent. Of all the Kamoo essays this is the only one that has his name printed on it (at the bottom left).
Definitive
The N. Kamoo Essays – 1963: Group 2: Frames and Centers
A number of essays were prepared by Mr. N. Kamoo prior to the release of the first sets of stamps in June 1963. The Kamoo designs had been worked up into essays and printed but eventually rejected. None of the essays had values applied to them and they are illustrated here in three groupings.
Essays exists with only the frame and only the center and are illustrated here. The frame and centers illustrate a minaret of what is believed to be the Grand Mosque Bur Dubai which was reconstructed in 1960. The frame has the Rulers portrait omitted while the center includes the Rulers portrait.
Definitive
The N. Kamoo Essays – 1963: Group 3a: The Composite Essays – Black Center
A number of essays were prepared by Mr. N. Kamoo prior to the release of the first sets of stamps in June 1963. The Kamoo designs had been worked up into essays and printed but eventually rejected. None of the essays had values applied to them and they are illustrated here in three groupings.
A total of four composite essays have been recorded to date, three of which have a black center. Again, there is no mention of Dubai and blocks of 4 of these essays can be found with the signature of N. Kamoo on the back.
Definitive
The N. Kamoo Essays – 1963: Group 3b: The Composite Essays – Blue Center
A number of essays were prepared by Mr. N. Kamoo prior to the release of the first sets of stamps in June 1963. The Kamoo designs had been worked up into essays and printed but eventually rejected. None of the essays had values applied to them and they are illustrated here in three groupings.
A total of four composite essays have been recorded to date, one of which has a blue center. Again, there is no mention of Dubai and blocks of 4 of these essays can be found with the signature of N. Kamoo on the back.
Definitive
The Preparation of Frames – 1963 – The 5np Frame Essay
The 5np frame illustrated here is most probably an essay that was prepared for the 1963 definitive issue. While the decorative frame is the same as the issued stamps but the Ruler’s portrait is less clear and much closer to the top of the frame. This frame was never used for any stamp.
The 5np rejected frame is currently the only such frame that has been recorded.
Definitive
The First Definitive Issue – 1963 – 5 Rupees Color Essay – Perforated
The 5 rupees value was created in two colors. The darker green, which was the color of the issued stamp and a lighter green that remained unissued. The center of the unissued stamp is a light grey-brown unlike the red-brown center on the issued stamp.
The lighter green essay is included on the NCR worksheets verifying its genuine status.
The First Definitive Issue – 1963 – 5 Rupees Color Essay – Imperforated
The 5 Rupees value was created in two colors. The darker green, which was the color of the issued stamp, and a lighter green that remained unissued. The center of the stamp is a light grey-brown unlike the red-brown center on the issued stamp.
The lighter green essay is included on the NCR worksheets verifying its genuine status. It is not a color error.
The essay is found perforated, imperforated and with double print and shifted frame.
