Rose (Rosa sp.)

Rose (Rosa sp.)

Year
1972
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Plants & Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 488
Yvert & Tellier
QA 174B
Stanley Gibbons
QA 401

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Issued in the 1970s as part of Qatar's Flowers definitive series, this stamp commemorates the Rose (Rosa sp.), one of the world's most beloved and widely cultivated flowers. Revered for its beauty, fragrance, and cultural symbolism, the rose has long been associated with art, literature, and garden cultivation across many civilizations. The series was designed to showcase notable ornamental plants and promote appreciation of floral diversity.

By featuring the Rose, the State of Qatar celebrated one of the most iconic flowers in the world. The issue highlighted the beauty and cultural significance of ornamental plants while encouraging interest in horticulture, natural history, and the preservation of botanical heritage.