Oman Souvenir Sheet Appraisal

Sultanate of Oman - Omani Costumes Philatelic Souvenir Sheet

This is a philatelic souvenir sheet from the Sultanate of Oman featuring the 'Omani Costumes' series. The sheet incorporates six individual postage stamps, each depicting a different traditional female costume from various regions of Oman, including the Interior, Batina, and Muscat regions. The stamps are arranged in a staggered, diagonal pattern against a highly decorative background that showcases traditional Omani embroidery and textile patterns in shades of deep blue, white, and red. Each stamp includes the denomination (ranging from 30 to 150 Baisa), the national emblem of Oman (the Khanjar dagger over crossed swords), and text in both English and Arabic. The total face value of the sheet is marked as 700 Baisa. The printing quality is high, with sharp detail in the costume illustrations and vibrant, saturated colors. Physical condition is noted as 'as new' and 'not used,' meaning it is in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition with original gum, no perforations damage, and no visible aging or foxing. The sheet likely dates from the late 20th century, representing a period of cultural promotion through national postal services.