Kuwait

Kuwait was under British protection until June 19, 1961, when it became a fully independent state.

1964, Feb. 1 - Sheik Abdullah
1966, Feb. 1 - Sheik Sabah as Salim as Sabah
1969-74 - Sheik Sabah

1973, Dec. 1 - Birds and Traps
1976, July 17 - 21st Olympic Games, Montreal, Canada, July 17-Aug. 1.

1977, Jan. 10 - Popular games

1978, Jan. 25 - Kuwait water resources
1978, Dec. 10 - Declaration of Human Rights, 30th anniv. Complete set.

1980, July 19 - 22nd Summer Olympic Games, Moscow, July 19-Aug. 3.

1981, Sept. 16 - Sief Palace

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United Arab Emirates

The UAE was formed Dec. 2, 1971, by the union of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujeira, Sharjah and Umm al Qiwain. Ras al Khaima joined in Feb. 1972.

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Qatar

Qatar was a British protected sheikdom until Sept. 1, 1971, when it declared its independence. Stamps of Muscat were used until 1957.

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Saudi Arabia

In 1916 the Grand Sherif of Mecca declared the Sanjak of Hejaz independent of Turkish rule. In 1925, Ibn Saud, then Sultan of the Nejd, captured the Hejaz after a prolonged siege of Jedda, the last Hejaz stronghold.

The resulting Kingdom of the Hejaz and Nejd was renamed Saudi Arabia in 1932.

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Vatican City

Vatican City is the world's smallest nation. It became politically independent from Italy under the Lateran Pacts of February 11, 1929. Two days later, the Vatican post office began operating with donated supplies and equipment. It issued its first stamps on August 1, 1929.

This is my collection of stamps from the country. Quite a few complete sets from the 60s and 70s.

1960, Nov. 8 - “Acts of Mercy,” by Della Robbia: 5 l, Feeding the hungry. 10 l, Giving drink to the thirsty. 15 l, Clothing the naked. 20 l, Sheltering the homeless. 30 l, Visiting the sick. 35 l, Visiting prisoners. 40 l, Burying the dead. 70 l, Pope John XXIII.

1961, July 4 - Centenary of L’Osservatore Romano, Vatican’s newspaper: 50 l, 1861 and 1961 Mastheads 70 l, Editorial offices. 250 l, Rotary press.

1962, June 12 - St. Catherine of Siena

1962, July 5 - Paulina M. Jaricot

1962, Dec. 4 - Nativity Scene

1963, Oct. 16 - Coronation of Pope Paul VI, June 30, 1963. 40 l, 200 l, Arms of Pope Paul VI.

1964, Dec. 2 - Trip of Pope Paul VI to India, Dec. 2-5, 1964. 15 l, Pope Paul VI at prayer. 25 l, Eucharistic Congress altar, Bombay, horiz. 60 l, Gateway of India, Bombay, horiz. 200 l, Pope Paul VI and Map of India and Southeast Asia

1975, Sept. 25 - 9th Intl. Congress of Christian Archaeology. 30 l, Miracle of loaves and fish, Gilt glass. 150 l, Painting of Christ, from Comodilla Catacomb. 200 l, Raising of Lazarus.

1976, Sept. 30 - Details from Transfiguration by Raphael: 30 l, Moses Holding Tablets. 40 l, Transfigured Christ. 50 l, Prophet Elijah with book. 100 l, Apostles John and Peter. 150 l, Group of women. 200 l, Landscape.

1976, Nov. 23 - Roman Views: 50 l, St. John's Tower. 100 l, Fountain of the Sacrament. 120 l, Fountain at entrance to the gardens. 180 l, Basilica, Cupola of St. Peter’s and Sacristy. 250 l, Borgia Tower and Sistine Chapel. 300 l, Apostolic Palace and Courtyard of St. Damasius.

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