The Republic of Iraq is an oil-rich country situated in the central Middle East. Since independence from Great Britain and the declaration of the Republic in 1958, it has experienced considerable political unrest. It has the Persian Gulf to the south east, and land borders with Saudi Arabia to the southwest, Jordan and Syria to the west, Turkey to the north, Iran and Kuwait to the east. Its capital is Baghdad.
Iraq’s postal service began in 1923. King Ghazi and then King Faisal II were prominent subjects on the stamps.
1923
Various Scenes Series
SG # 43
Used (Hinged)
SG # 47
Used (Hinged)
1931
King Faisal I Series
SG # 80
Used (Hinged)
1932
King Faisal I Series
SG # 138
Used (Hinged)
1934
King Ghazi Series
SG # 173
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 174
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 176
Used (Hinged)
SG # 177
Used (Hinged)
SG # 179
Used (Hinged)
SG # 182
Used (Hinged)
1941
Various Scenes Series
SG # 211
Used (Hinged)
1948
King Faisal II Series
SG # 271
Used (Hinged)
SG # 280
Used (Hinged)
1954
King Faisal II Series
SG # 360
Used (Hinged)
1959
Republic of Iraq Series
SG # 515
Used (Hinged)
SG # 516
Used (Hinged)
1962
Malaria Eradication Series
SG # 610
Used (Hinged)
1963
Freedom from Hunger Series
SG # 637
Used (Hinged)
1964
15th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights Series
SG # 650
Used (Hinged)
1965
6th Anniversary of the Revolution Series
SG # 653
Used (Hinged)