Syria (Syndicates and Charities)
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Chapter overview
Professional Syndicate issues
Charity labels
All other types of Syrian revenue adhesives (Consular, Judicial, Notarial etc), as well as acknowledgments for this section, can be found on the Syria main page.
An illustrated key to Syrian revenues since 1939 can be found here.
Note: many of the stamps listed in this section have the year of validity printed on the stamp; in such cases the imprint year is recorded as the date of issue. Otherwise dates relate to recorded usage or to best guess (indicated with a question mark).
Professional Syndicate issues
- Damascus Lawyers' Retirement Fund (catalogue numbers prefixed SC)
- Damascus Workers' Union (catalogue numbers prefixed SD)
- General Union of Workers' Syndicates (catalogue numbers prefixed SG)
- Lawyers' Retirement Fund (catalogue numbers prefixed SK)
- Lawyers' Syndicate Retirement Fund (catalogue numbers prefixed SL)
- Lawyers' Syndicate of Aleppo (catalogue numbers prefixed SM)
- Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus (catalogue numbers prefixed SN)
- Lawyers' Syndicate of Hama (catalogue numbers prefixed SP)
- Lawyers' Syndicate of Latakia (catalogue numbers prefixed SQ)
- Lawyers' Syndicate of Tartus (catalogue numbers prefixed SR)
- Teachers' Syndicate (catalogue numbers prefixed ST)
Charity labels
- Syrian Anti-Tuberculosis Committee (catalogue numbers prefixed TB)
- Syrian Arab Red Crescent (catalogue numbers prefixed TC)
All other types of Syrian revenue adhesives (Consular, Judicial, Notarial etc), as well as acknowledgments for this section, can be found on the Syria main page.
An illustrated key to Syrian revenues since 1939 can be found here.
Note: many of the stamps listed in this section have the year of validity printed on the stamp; in such cases the imprint year is recorded as the date of issue. Otherwise dates relate to recorded usage or to best guess (indicated with a question mark).
Damascus Lawyers' Retirement Fund
SC4/5
1979 (earliest recorded usage). 19½ x 30 mm. Sunburst and scales of justice. Inscribed (at top) Damascus Lawyers Retirement Fund, (in sunburst) Lawyer's Contribution, (at foot) Insurance Fund. Perf 12 x 11½. No watermark.
SC4. 1l slate-blue
SC5. 2l claret
Note: for other Damascus lawyer issues, see below under the heading Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus.
SC4. 1l slate-blue
SC5. 2l claret
Note: for other Damascus lawyer issues, see below under the heading Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus.
Damascus Workers' Union
SD1/10
1967-2007. Workers. Inscribed High Committee for People's Labour (at top), Damascus and year at foot. Approx 19 x 29 mm (some size variation from year to year). Perf 12 x 11½ (1967-2003) or perf 12 (2004-07). Ordinary paper with faint or no wmk (1967-89), granite paper with wmk Large Arms (1991-2007). Recorded years for each value given in brackets.
SD1. 10p olive-green (1967)
SD2. 20p grey-green (1967, 82, 88)
SD3. 25p brown-red (1967, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89)
SD4. 50p ultramarine (1967, 75, 76, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92)
SD5. 100p green (1967 then all years 1975 to 2006 except 1977, 88, 92, 2001)
SD5a. 1l green (2007)
SD6. 200p brown (1967, 76, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86 then all years 1990 to 2006 except 1997)
SD6a. 2l brown (2007)
SD7. 500p blue (1967, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 90 then all years 1992 to 2006)
SD7a. 5l blue (2007)
SD8. 1000p silver (1967, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 2001)
SD9. 10l grey (1983, 86, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07)
SD10. 25l brown-purple (1998, 2001, 02, 04, 07)
Notes:
1. Several values show significant shade variations from one year to another, for example the 200p which was purple-brown in 1967 but chestnut or yellow-brown in later printings.
2. The shape of the figures of value also varies from year to year. The 1967 and 1976 printings of the 25p have large figures of value; printings from 1978 onwards have smaller figures of value.
3. I have seen one example of the 1000p dated 1967 (see illustration) but rough perf 15 to 16. I suspect this is a forgery, and would be grateful to any reader who can supply more information.
SD1. 10p olive-green (1967)
SD2. 20p grey-green (1967, 82, 88)
SD3. 25p brown-red (1967, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89)
SD4. 50p ultramarine (1967, 75, 76, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92)
SD5. 100p green (1967 then all years 1975 to 2006 except 1977, 88, 92, 2001)
SD5a. 1l green (2007)
SD6. 200p brown (1967, 76, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86 then all years 1990 to 2006 except 1997)
SD6a. 2l brown (2007)
SD7. 500p blue (1967, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 90 then all years 1992 to 2006)
SD7a. 5l blue (2007)
SD8. 1000p silver (1967, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 2001)
SD9. 10l grey (1983, 86, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07)
SD10. 25l brown-purple (1998, 2001, 02, 04, 07)
Notes:
1. Several values show significant shade variations from one year to another, for example the 200p which was purple-brown in 1967 but chestnut or yellow-brown in later printings.
2. The shape of the figures of value also varies from year to year. The 1967 and 1976 printings of the 25p have large figures of value; printings from 1978 onwards have smaller figures of value.
3. I have seen one example of the 1000p dated 1967 (see illustration) but rough perf 15 to 16. I suspect this is a forgery, and would be grateful to any reader who can supply more information.
SE11/17
2008-17. Mosque and workers. 18 x 30 mm. Inscribed Syrian Arab Republic Municipal Stamp at top, with Damascus and date at lower right. Granite paper with wmk Large Arms (sideways). Perf 12. Recorded years for each value given in brackets.
SD11. 1l claret (2011, 17)
a. Perf 12 x 11½ (2011, 12)
SD12. 5l green (2009, 11, 16, 17)
a. Perf 12 x 11½ (2012)
SD13. 10l brown (2010, 12, 15, 16, 17)
a. Perf 12 x 11½ (2011)
SD14. 25l pale blue (2009, 10, 12)
SD15. 50l bright violet (2010, 12, 16)
SD16. 100l orange (2008, 14, 15)
SD17. 200l grey-green (2008)
Note: the second line of inscription seems to suggest that these may be general-duty revenue stamps, though in other regards the issue is very similar to SD1/9 and is presumed to be their successors.
SD11. 1l claret (2011, 17)
a. Perf 12 x 11½ (2011, 12)
SD12. 5l green (2009, 11, 16, 17)
a. Perf 12 x 11½ (2012)
SD13. 10l brown (2010, 12, 15, 16, 17)
a. Perf 12 x 11½ (2011)
SD14. 25l pale blue (2009, 10, 12)
SD15. 50l bright violet (2010, 12, 16)
SD16. 100l orange (2008, 14, 15)
SD17. 200l grey-green (2008)
Note: the second line of inscription seems to suggest that these may be general-duty revenue stamps, though in other regards the issue is very similar to SD1/9 and is presumed to be their successors.
General Union of Workers' Syndicates
SG1/18
SG8a
c1990s-2000s. Flaming torch with symbols of either industry (SG1/8) or agriculture (SG16/18). 20 x 26 mm. Inscribed (at top) General Union of Workers' Syndicates Syrian Arab Region, (in box at foot) Workers' Stamp. Perf 12 x 11½. Faint or no watermark (SG1 and SG14/16) or wmk Large Arms sideways (others).
a) Issue for industrial workers
SG1. 10p bright blue and red
SG6. 100p dull green and claret
SG8. 500p slate-blue and claret
a. Screened printing, 19 x 25 mm with wide margins
b) Issue for agricultural workers
SG14. 25p yellow-brown, deep brown and red
SG16. 1l orange-brown, green and red
SG18. 5l orange-brown, green and claret
Note: the inscriptions differ between the two types, reflecting the different kinds of workers for whom the stamps were intended.
a) Issue for industrial workers
SG1. 10p bright blue and red
SG6. 100p dull green and claret
SG8. 500p slate-blue and claret
a. Screened printing, 19 x 25 mm with wide margins
b) Issue for agricultural workers
SG14. 25p yellow-brown, deep brown and red
SG16. 1l orange-brown, green and red
SG18. 5l orange-brown, green and claret
Note: the inscriptions differ between the two types, reflecting the different kinds of workers for whom the stamps were intended.
Lawyers' Retirement Fund
c1980s-90s (see note below SK77). Various designs (all approx 18½ x 24½ mm) featuring justice and the law, inscribed Syrian Arab Republic Lawyers' Retirement Fund. Perf 12 x 11½. No watermark.
SK12/15
a) Standing figure of Justice with scales and book, inscribed al-ata'ab (=Fee)
SK12. 50p purple-brown
SK13. 1l bright blue
SK15. 5l deep green
SK12. 50p purple-brown
SK13. 1l bright blue
SK15. 5l deep green
SK21/25
b) Advocate with book, inscribed al-murafaa (=Pleading)
SK21. 1l carmine
SK22. 2l violet
SK23. 3l orange-red
SK24. 4l blue-green
SK25. 10l bright yellow-green
SK21. 1l carmine
SK22. 2l violet
SK23. 3l orange-red
SK24. 4l blue-green
SK25. 10l bright yellow-green
SK33/35
c) Dove, laurel leaves and scales of justice with slogan al-huq wa al-aruba (=Justice and Arabism), inscribed at foot tabi' al-murafaa wa al-ata'ab (=Pleading and Fee Stamp)
SK33. 3l blue
SK34. 4l brown-purple
SK35. 5l deep green
SK33. 3l blue
SK34. 4l brown-purple
SK35. 5l deep green
SK44/47
d) Lawyers in front of the Damascus High Court, inscribed niqabat al-mohamin / al-murafaa wa al-ata'ab (=Lawyers' Syndicate / Pleading and Fee)
SK44. 4l bright green
SK45. 5l orange
SK46. 10l violet
SK47. 15l brown-purple
SK44. 4l bright green
SK45. 5l orange
SK46. 10l violet
SK47. 15l brown-purple
SK55/58
e) Lawyers in discussion, with slogan al-adl assas al-mulk (=Justice is the basis of rule), inscribed at foot al-murafaa wa al-ata'ab (=Pleading and Fee)
SK55. 5l orange
SK56. 10l violet
SK58. 30l magenta
SK55. 5l orange
SK56. 10l violet
SK58. 30l magenta
SK64/66
f) Sunrise, book, sword and laurel leaves, inscribed tabi' al-murafaa (=Pleading Stamp)
SK64. 4l brown
SK65. 5l turquoise
SK66. 10l rose-pink
SK64. 4l brown
SK65. 5l turquoise
SK66. 10l rose-pink
SK73/77
g) Sunburst, shield, scales of justice and book with slogan al-huq wa al-aruba (=Justice and Arabism), inscribed in upper corners niqabat al-mohamin (=Lawyers' Syndicate) and below shield at foot murafaa ata'ab (=Pleading [and] Fee)
SK73. 3l blue
SK74. 4l red
SK75. 5l green
SK76. 10l violet
SK77. 15l yellow
Note: it is not known in what order the above series were issued, or whether they might have been in use simultaneously for different purposes as reflected by the inscriptions. The earliest recorded usage is 1988 for SK12/15, 1979 for SK21/25, 1995 for SK44/47, 1986 for SK64/66 and 1994 for SK73/77, but I hesitate to establish a sequence of issues with any certainty because dated examples exist in very small quantities. I would be very pleased to receive further information from readers.
SK73. 3l blue
SK74. 4l red
SK75. 5l green
SK76. 10l violet
SK77. 15l yellow
Note: it is not known in what order the above series were issued, or whether they might have been in use simultaneously for different purposes as reflected by the inscriptions. The earliest recorded usage is 1988 for SK12/15, 1979 for SK21/25, 1995 for SK44/47, 1986 for SK64/66 and 1994 for SK73/77, but I hesitate to establish a sequence of issues with any certainty because dated examples exist in very small quantities. I would be very pleased to receive further information from readers.
SK85
c2000. Stylised tree and scales of justice. Inscribed Syrian Arab Republic / Lawyers' Syndicate / Retirement and Death Fund.
SK85. 25l grey-blue
Lawyers' Syndicate of Aleppo
SM2/10 including SM3a
Enlarged tablets for Aleppo, Damascus and Latakia (top to bottom)
1946 (earliest recorded usage). Allegorical figure of Justice with scales, inscribed Pleading Stamp in roundel at top, with Republic of Syria above. Central panel at foot inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate of Aleppo. 21 x 31½ mm. Perf 11. No watermark.
SM2. 15p scarlet
SM3. 15p yellow-orange
a. Rouletted
SM4. 25p purple
SM5. 50p green
SM6. 100p black
SM7. 100p grey-blue
SM8. 200p carmine
SM9. 300p grey-blue
SM10. 500p deep ultramarine
Note: for similar stamps with different inscriptions at foot as illustrated here, see SN1/6 (Damascus) or SQ1/5 (Latakia).
SM2. 15p scarlet
SM3. 15p yellow-orange
a. Rouletted
SM4. 25p purple
SM5. 50p green
SM6. 100p black
SM7. 100p grey-blue
SM8. 200p carmine
SM9. 300p grey-blue
SM10. 500p deep ultramarine
Note: for similar stamps with different inscriptions at foot as illustrated here, see SN1/6 (Damascus) or SQ1/5 (Latakia).
SM14/15
1982 (date inscribed on stamp). Scales of justice and crescent, inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate Aleppo Branch at top and Relief Fund at foot. 19 x 24 mm. Rough perf 10½. No watermark.
SM14. 5l green, blue and carmine
SM15. 10l carmine, black and green
SM14. 5l green, blue and carmine
SM15. 10l carmine, black and green
Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus
SN1/6
1949 (earliest recorded usage). Allegorical figure of Justice with scales, identical to Aleppo issue (see SM2/8 above) but with central panel at foot inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus. 21 x 31½ mm. Perf 11. No watermark.
SN1. 5p brown
SN2. 10p deep blue
SN3. 15p rose
SN4. 25p mauve
SN5. 50p green
SN6. 100p grey-blue
Note: for similar issues with different inscriptions in lower tablet, see SM2/10 (Aleppo) or SQ1/5 (Latakia).
SN1. 5p brown
SN2. 10p deep blue
SN3. 15p rose
SN4. 25p mauve
SN5. 50p green
SN6. 100p grey-blue
Note: for similar issues with different inscriptions in lower tablet, see SM2/10 (Aleppo) or SQ1/5 (Latakia).
SN11/18
1955 (earliest recorded usage). Figure of Justice with scales and book. Inscribed Republic of Syria (in top banner), Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus (in white space at foot), Pleading Stamp (in lower corners). 20 x 35½ mm. Perf 11½. No watermark. Printer's imprint (Saikali Beirut) in lower right margin.
SN11. 5p ultramarine
SN12. 10p grey
SN13. 25p vermilion
SN14. 50p brown-orange
SN15. 1l bright green
SN16. 2l pale blue
SN17. 3l orange
SN18. 5l bright purple
Notes:
1. Duston additionally lists the 10l and 25l. I have not seen these except the 25l with 50p surcharge (see SN31 below).
2. For similar types but in shorter format (18 x 28 mm) and with different inscriptions at foot, see the issue for Latakia (SQ11/16) below.
SN11. 5p ultramarine
SN12. 10p grey
SN13. 25p vermilion
SN14. 50p brown-orange
SN15. 1l bright green
SN16. 2l pale blue
SN17. 3l orange
SN18. 5l bright purple
Notes:
1. Duston additionally lists the 10l and 25l. I have not seen these except the 25l with 50p surcharge (see SN31 below).
2. For similar types but in shorter format (18 x 28 mm) and with different inscriptions at foot, see the issue for Latakia (SQ11/16) below.
SN31
1959 (earliest recorded usage). As previous issue but surcharged in figures and words.
SN31. 50p on 25l red
Note: the stamp formerly listed as SN41 has now been identified as a Latakia issue and is listed as SQ11.
SN42/48
1960 (earliest recorded usage). New design featuring Justice with scales and book. Inscribed United Arab Republic (in top banner), Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus (in white space at foot), Pleading Stamp (in corners either side of the arch). Printer's imprint (Saikali Beirut) in lower right margin.
SN42. 10p pale blue
SN43. 25p green
SN44. 50p slate-grey
SN46. 2l pearl-grey
SN47. 3l reddish violet
SN48. 5l brown
SN42. 10p pale blue
SN43. 25p green
SN44. 50p slate-grey
SN46. 2l pearl-grey
SN47. 3l reddish violet
SN48. 5l brown
SN52/55
1965 (earliest recorded usage). Top banner now inscribed Syrian Arab Republic, with Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus at foot. Scales with sword and book, inscribed Pleading at lower left (10p), or Justice seated with scales and tablets, inscribed Fee Stamp in white tablet (1l). 17½ x 27 mm. Perf 13 x 13½. No watermark. No printer's imprint.
SN52. 10p reddish violet
SN55. 1l orange
SN52. 10p reddish violet
SN55. 1l orange
SN64/66
1974 (earliest recorded usage). Stylised scales. Inscribed Syrian Arab Republic at top and Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus at foot, with Pleading on left-hand scale. 19 x 24½ mm. Perf 12 x 11½. No watermark.
SN64. 50p deep brown
SN65. 1l yellow-orange
SN66. 150p magenta
SN64. 50p deep brown
SN65. 1l yellow-orange
SN66. 150p magenta
SN72/77
1986 (earliest recorded usage). Scales, sword, books and laurel leaves, with sunburst background and slogan al-huq wa al-aruba (=Justice and Arabism). Top banner inscribed Syrian Arab Republic / Lawyers' Syndicate of Damascus, with Pleading Stamp in value tablets. 20½ x 25½ mm. Perf 12 x 11½. No watermark.
SN72. 10p grey
SN73. 30p blue-green
SN75. 1l blue
SN77. 3l olive
SN72. 10p grey
SN73. 30p blue-green
SN75. 1l blue
SN77. 3l olive
Lawyers' Syndicate of Hama
SP11/15
1989 (earliest recorded usage). 19 x 24½ mm. Scales of justice and noria (water wheel). Inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate of Hama at top, with Relief Fund in scroll. Pin-perf 10½, often with one side imperforate. No watermark.
SP11. 1l black and yellow
SP14. 5l black and violet
SP15. 10l black and claret
SP11. 1l black and yellow
SP14. 5l black and violet
SP15. 10l black and claret
SP25/28
c2000. 18 x 29 mm. Scales of justice, crescent and book with slogan al-huq wa al-aruba (=Justice and Arabism), 50l to 200l design also incorporating noria (water wheel). Inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate Hama Branch at top, with Relief Fund / Lawyer's Contribution around value tablets. Perf 11 x 10 (25l and 50l) or perf 12 x 11½ (100l and 200l). No watermark.
SP25. 25l olive
SP26. 50l purple
SP27. 100l blue
SP28. 200l green
SP25. 25l olive
SP26. 50l purple
SP27. 100l blue
SP28. 200l green
Lawyers' Syndicate of Latakia
SQ1/5
c1940s-50s. Allegorical figure of Justice with scales, identical to Aleppo issue (see SM2/8 above) but with central panel at foot inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate of Latakia. 21 x 31½ mm. Perf 11. No watermark.
SQ1. 5p brown
SQ2. 10p deep blue
SQ5. 25p mauve
Note: for similar issues with different inscriptions in lower tablet, see SM2/10 (Aleppo) or SN1/6 (Damascus).
SQ1. 5p brown
SQ2. 10p deep blue
SQ5. 25p mauve
Note: for similar issues with different inscriptions in lower tablet, see SM2/10 (Aleppo) or SN1/6 (Damascus).
SQ11/16
1959 (earliest recorded usage). Figure of Justice with scales and book, similar to Damascus issue (see SN11/18 above) but shorter format (18 x 28 mm) and with central panel at foot inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate of Latakia. Perf 12 x 11½. No watermark. Printer's imprint (Saikali Beirut) in lower right margin.
SQ11. 5p grey
SQ13. 25p blue-green
SQ14. 50p carmine
SQ15. 1l blue
SQ16. 2l violet
Notes:
1. Duston lists the 5p value only but attributes it to Damascus.
2. For similar types but in taller format (20 x 35½ mm) and with different inscriptions at foot, see the issue for Damascus (SN11/18) above.
SQ11. 5p grey
SQ13. 25p blue-green
SQ14. 50p carmine
SQ15. 1l blue
SQ16. 2l violet
Notes:
1. Duston lists the 5p value only but attributes it to Damascus.
2. For similar types but in taller format (20 x 35½ mm) and with different inscriptions at foot, see the issue for Damascus (SN11/18) above.
SQ25
c1960. Similar type but coarser impression and with top banner inscription changed to United Arab Republic to reflect the new country name. 18½ x 27 mm. Rough perf 11½. No watermark. No printer's imprint.
SQ25. 1l blue
SQ35
c1990s. Scales and laurel leaves. Inscribed Lawyer's Contribution in top banner and Insurance / Lawyers' Syndicate of Latakia at foot. 25½ x 33½ mm. Perf 13½ x 13. No wmk.
SQ35. 1l red
SQ45/46
c1990s. Design similar to previous issue but reduced format (21 x 28 mm) and coarser impression. Inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate Latakia Branch in top banner and Relief Fund at foot. Perf 11½ x 11. No watermark.
SQ45. 1l blue
SQ46. 2l orange-red
SQ45. 1l blue
SQ46. 2l orange-red
Lawyers' Syndicate of Tartus
SR11
1990s? Scales, sword, book and crescent. Inscribed Lawyers' Syndicate Tartus Branch at top, and al-isaaf (=Relief) in lower central panel. 18 x 29½ mm. Perf 12 x 11½. No watermark.
SR11. 2l deep rose and bright blue
Teachers' Syndicate
ST4/7
1960s-70s. Vertical designs inscribed Teachers' Syndicate Contribution for Pension Funds, no year specified. No watermark.
a) 20 x 31 mm, perf 11½
ST4. 1l black and green (book and clasped hands)
b) 24 x 36½ mm, perf 12 x 12½
ST6. 1l multicoloured (school building, branch and money box)
ST7. 1l multicoloured (children and blackboard)
Note: the examples of ST4 and ST7 illustrated above seem to be cancelled with the Arabic numbers 65 and 72 respectively, which may indicate the years of issue.
a) 20 x 31 mm, perf 11½
ST4. 1l black and green (book and clasped hands)
b) 24 x 36½ mm, perf 12 x 12½
ST6. 1l multicoloured (school building, branch and money box)
ST7. 1l multicoloured (children and blackboard)
Note: the examples of ST4 and ST7 illustrated above seem to be cancelled with the Arabic numbers 65 and 72 respectively, which may indicate the years of issue.
ST13/24
1983-86. Horizontal types (36-37 x 25 mm) showing the badge of the Syndicate (books with symbols of learning), inscribed Teachers' Syndicate Contribution for Pension Funds,
with year of validity given in Arabic numerals. Perf 12½ x 12. No
watermark. Badge, frame and inscriptions in black, green, red and
yellow; background colours given. Year of validity given in brackets.
ST13. 1l green, red and yellow (1983)
ST16. 1l pink, green and yellow (1986)
ST24. 1l pink, green and pale yellow (1994)
ST13. 1l green, red and yellow (1983)
ST16. 1l pink, green and yellow (1986)
ST24. 1l pink, green and pale yellow (1994)
ST29/43
1999-2018. Similar types with the same inscriptions but smaller (30½ x 18½ mm). Badge, frame and inscriptions in black, green, red and yellow; background colours given. Year of validity given in brackets.
a) Perf 11½ x 12, ordinary paper with faint or no watermark
ST29. 1l blue (1999)
ST31. 10l green (2001)
b) Perf 12, granite paper with wmk Large Arms
ST34. 10l green (2004)
ST40. 10l orange-brown (2010)
ST43. 10l orange-brown (2013)
ST45. 25l orange-brown (2015)
ST48. 25l orange-brown (2018)
Note: it is likely that similar stamps were issued for other years. Numbers have been reserved for further additions to this listing.
a) Perf 11½ x 12, ordinary paper with faint or no watermark
ST29. 1l blue (1999)
ST31. 10l green (2001)
b) Perf 12, granite paper with wmk Large Arms
ST34. 10l green (2004)
ST40. 10l orange-brown (2010)
ST43. 10l orange-brown (2013)
ST45. 25l orange-brown (2015)
ST48. 25l orange-brown (2018)
Note: it is likely that similar stamps were issued for other years. Numbers have been reserved for further additions to this listing.
Charity labels - Syrian Anti-Tuberculosis Committee
TB51/53
1953. Man killing dragon, 20 x 20 mm (10p); family struggling, 20 x 24 mm (25p); harvesters, 20½ x 28 mm (50p). Perf 11. No watermark.
TB51. 10p claret
TB52. 25p blue
TB53. 50p purple-brown
TB51. 10p claret
TB52. 25p blue
TB53. 50p purple-brown
TB61/64
1955. Woman and dove (10p), child playing (25p), mother and child watching sunrise (50p), child watching sunrise (100p). Inscribed Comité Syrien A. T. (=Syrian Anti-TB Committee) in French and Arabic. 21½ x 31 mm, perf 11½ x 11 (10p); 24 x 31 mm, perf 11 (others). No watermark.
TB61. 10p deep blue and red
TB62. 25p olive-green and red
TB63. 50p bright yellow-green and carmine
TB64. 100p scarlet and grey-blue
TB61. 10p deep blue and red
TB62. 25p olive-green and red
TB63. 50p bright yellow-green and carmine
TB64. 100p scarlet and grey-blue
TB71/74
1957. Children with flag (10p), mother and child (25p), boy and girl (50p), nurse and child (100p). Inscribed Comité Syrien A. T. (=Syrian Anti-TB Committee) plus year in French and Arabic. 20 x 26 mm, perf 12. No watermark. Designer's imprint ABANDOWITZ at foot.
TB71. 10p green and red
TB72. 25p sepia and red
TB73. 50p green and red
TB74. 100p blue and red
Note: all issues from TB71 onwards are inscribed with the date in both Western and Arabic numerals.
TB71. 10p green and red
TB72. 25p sepia and red
TB73. 50p green and red
TB74. 100p blue and red
Note: all issues from TB71 onwards are inscribed with the date in both Western and Arabic numerals.
TB81/84
1958. Similar to previous issue but taller format (20 x 35 mm) and new designs: mother and baby (10p), nurse and children (25p), young child (50p), boy playing (100p). Perf 11½. No watermark.
TB81. 10p blue and red
TB82. 25p green and red
TB83. 50p sepia and red
TB84. 100p grey-blue and red
TB81. 10p blue and red
TB82. 25p green and red
TB83. 50p sepia and red
TB84. 100p grey-blue and red
TB91/94
1960. Similar to previous issue but new designs: mother and baby with nurse (10p), statue and sculptor (25p), family (50p), mother and baby (100p). 20 x 36 mm. Perf 11½. No watermark.
TB91. 10p red and silver
TB92. 25p deep violet and red
TB93. 50p grey-blue and red
TB94. 100p black and red
TB91. 10p red and silver
TB92. 25p deep violet and red
TB93. 50p grey-blue and red
TB94. 100p black and red
TB100/104
1962. Horasta sanatorium, front view (10p and 25p) and back view (50p and 100p). 38 x 22 mm. Perf 11½. No watermark.
TB101. 10p orange and red
TB102. 25p blue and red
TB103. 50p green and red
TB104. 100p grey and red
TB101. 10p orange and red
TB102. 25p blue and red
TB103. 50p green and red
TB104. 100p grey and red
TB111/114
1966. Sanatorium and countryside (10p), fireworks and supporting hands (25p), microscope, patient and nurse (50p), nurse and sanatorium (100p). 38½ x 26 mm, perf 11½ x 12 (10p and 50p); 26 x 38½ mm, perf 12 x 11½ (25p and 100p). No watermark.
TB111. 10p black, brown, green and red
TB112. 25p black, red and violet
TB113. 50p black, red and grey
TB114. 100p brown, black and red
TB111. 10p black, brown, green and red
TB112. 25p black, red and violet
TB113. 50p black, red and grey
TB114. 100p brown, black and red
TB121/124
1968. Doctor and sick child (10p), nurse with babies (25p), doctor with baby and family (50p), Horasta sanatorium (100p). 30½ x 20 mm. Perf 11½ x 12. No watermark.
TB121. 10p orange, black and red
TB122. 25p blue-green, black, red and brown
TB123. 50p black, pink, blue and red
TB124. 100p brown, blue, black and red
Note: similar issues are recorded for later years, of which I have seen only the following:
1970: 50p, 100p
1972: 100p
1974: 10p, 25p, 50p, 100p
1976: 50p, 100p
1978: 25p, 100p
1980: 50p, 100p
1982: 10p, 25p, 50p, 100p
1983: 10p, 25p, 300p, 500p
1984: 100p
1986: 50p, 300p
1987: 100p
1991-92: 100p
1992-93: 5l
1993: 1l, 10l
1995: 1l, 3l, 5l
1997: 1l, 3l, 5l
1998-99: 1l, 3l
2005-07 (sic): 1l
2006-07: 10l
2008-09: 5l
2010-11: 5l, 10l
2013-14: 15l
A sample of these are illustrated below.
Issues since 1991 have the French inscription Comité syrien de défense contre la T. (=Tuberculose) et les M.R. (=Maladies Respiratoires).
I hope to be able to produce a full listing of all these sets in due course. In the meantime, see Green's worldwide catalogue of anti-TB charity labels, which can be obtained on CD from eBay seller christmas_seals (as at October 2011).
TB121. 10p orange, black and red
TB122. 25p blue-green, black, red and brown
TB123. 50p black, pink, blue and red
TB124. 100p brown, blue, black and red
Note: similar issues are recorded for later years, of which I have seen only the following:
1970: 50p, 100p
1972: 100p
1974: 10p, 25p, 50p, 100p
1976: 50p, 100p
1978: 25p, 100p
1980: 50p, 100p
1982: 10p, 25p, 50p, 100p
1983: 10p, 25p, 300p, 500p
1984: 100p
1986: 50p, 300p
1987: 100p
1991-92: 100p
1992-93: 5l
1993: 1l, 10l
1995: 1l, 3l, 5l
1997: 1l, 3l, 5l
1998-99: 1l, 3l
2005-07 (sic): 1l
2006-07: 10l
2008-09: 5l
2010-11: 5l, 10l
2013-14: 15l
A sample of these are illustrated below.
Issues since 1991 have the French inscription Comité syrien de défense contre la T. (=Tuberculose) et les M.R. (=Maladies Respiratoires).
I hope to be able to produce a full listing of all these sets in due course. In the meantime, see Green's worldwide catalogue of anti-TB charity labels, which can be obtained on CD from eBay seller christmas_seals (as at October 2011).
Anti-TB labels for the years 1970 to 1987
Similar labels for 1991 to 2011 but French inscription now including 'Maladies Respiratoires' (=respiratory illnesses)
Charity labels - Syrian Arab Red Crescent
TC10 (left) and TC11 (right)
2011. Stylised rose with petals of red crescents. Inscribed (at top) Syrian Arab Republic, (sideways at left) Syrian Arab Red Crescent. 18 x 30 mm. Perf 12 x 11½ (TC10) or perf 12 (TC11). Granite paper, wmk Large Arms (sideways).
TC10. 10l rose and green (perf 12 x 11½)
TC11. 10l rose and green (perf 12)
Note: several sheets are known with the perforations severely misaligned, with individual stamps appearing partly or completely imperforate.
TC10. 10l rose and green (perf 12 x 11½)
TC11. 10l rose and green (perf 12)
Note: several sheets are known with the perforations severely misaligned, with individual stamps appearing partly or completely imperforate.
Note: an illustrated key to Syrian revenues since 1939 can be found here
