Great Mosque at Aleppo

Great Mosque at Aleppo

Year
1933
Face Value
0.2
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 336
Yvert & Tellier
FR-SY 219
Stanley Gibbons
SY 245a

Technical Details

Colors
Brown red
Size
21 x 24.5 mm
Perforation
12 x 12½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This stamp celebrates the architectural majesty and historical depth of Aleppo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The illustration features a panoramic view of the city's skyline, dominated by the iconic minarets and domes that define its Islamic heritage and Syrian urban identity. By placing the cityscape within a traditional horseshoe arch, the design frames Aleppo as a "gateway" to history, emphasizing its role as a vital cultural and commercial hub along the ancient Silk Road. The message is one of enduring permanence and civic pride, highlighting the intricate masonry and sophisticated urban planning that made Aleppo a jewel of the Levant and a center of regional influence during the Mandate period.