Baghdad / Iraq: Al Asafiya Mosque Airmail To Madrid Cancel Stamp (Vintage RPPC 1961)

vintage 1961 complete real photo postcard rppc showing al asafiya mosque on mamoon street in baghdad iraq

the front features a sharp street scene with a classic american automobile car and pedestrians

the reverse side is officially postmarked in baghdad on december 29 1961 and franked with a 30 fils republic of iraq airmail stamp showing the mesopotamian sun emblem it also bears a purple arabic military or postal censor handstamp sent via air mail to madrid spain the message is a charming handwritten letter in english from a child rafaelito to his father wishing a happy new year dated 1 1 62

published by eldorado studio rashid street baghdad

size: ~ 9 x 14 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

postally unused

condition: excellent..please also refer to scans which show complete front and backside of postcard

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