King Farouk I, Definitive Issue

Name: King Farouk I, Definitive Issue
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1940 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Farouk I, the tenth ruler of Egypt from the Muhammad Ali dynasty. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile facing left, a common style for definitive issues of the era. The denomination is clearly displayed, serving the primary postal function.

Issued during the early years of World War II, this stamp represents a period of nominal Egyptian independence under British influence, with King Farouk as the head of state.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg283

scott239

michel261

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.