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Middle Eastern Stamps Value

Analysis of 7,856 eBay listings for stamps from the Middle East region.

What you'll usually pay

$5.7 typical price
Most are between$1$40
Brand new$9.02
Used$4.57
On sale now7,856

💡 Buying used saves about 49% here.

👉 In short easy summary

High value is concentrated in First Day Covers (+338%) and Syrian issues (+251%). Conversely, Souvenir Sheets (-61%) and UAE stamps (-43%) represent the most affordable segments.

💚 Best value for your money

Souvenir Sheet 415 on sale$2.25 · 61% cheaper
XF (Extremely Fine) 257 on sale$2.53 · 56% cheaper
Art, Artists 187 on sale$2.81 · 51% cheaper
United Arab Emirates 461 on sale$3.23 · 43% cheaper
Space 175 on sale$3.31 · 42% cheaper

Price by type

Souvenir Sheet
$2.25-61%
Postage
$5.13-10%
Air Mail
$7+23%
Block
$12.99+128%
Cover
$13.38+135%
First Day Cover
$24.99+338%

Why? Value varies by format, with First Day Covers at 24.99 and Souvenir Sheets at 2.25.

Price by region

United Arab Emirates
$3.23-43%
Egypt
$3.51-38%
Yemen
$4.92-14%
Iraq
$9.9+74%
Palestine
$9.99+75%
Syria
$19.99+251%

Why? Regional demand differs significantly, ranging from Syria at 19.99 to UAE at 3.23.

Price by grade

XF (Extremely Fine)
$2.53-56%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$4-30%
VF (Very Fine)
$5-12%
Ungraded
$5.82+2%
Gem
$7.99+40%
F (Fine)
$19.99+251%

Why? Pricing fluctuates by condition, with Fine grade at 19.99 and Extremely Fine at 2.53.

Price by topic

Art, Artists
$2.81-51%
Space
$3.31-42%
Olympics
$3.89-32%
Historical Events
$4.26-25%
Historical Figures
$6.33+11%
Royalty
$9.11+60%

Why? Subject matter impacts price, with Royalty at 9.11 and Art, Artists at 2.81.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a Middle Eastern stamp?

The overall market median is 5.7.

Which type of stamp listing is the most expensive on average?

First Day Covers have the highest median price at 24.99.

How do new versus used stamps compare in price?

New stamps have a median of 9.02, while used stamps have a median of 4.57.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1$40, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 1, 2026.

Middle Eastern Stamps Price Guide & Market Value | MarketDiff