very rare1900-1945

Egypt 1926 Port Fouad 5m on 10m Surcharge

Name: Egypt 1926 Port Fouad 5m on 10m Surcharge
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1926 · 5m on 10m

This stamp features a surcharge of '5 Milliemes' and 'Port Fouad' overprinted on a 1923-24 definitive issue depicting King Fuad I. The overprint commemorates the founding of Port Fouad, a city on the Suez Canal. The original stamp shows a three-quarter portrait of the king facing left.

Issued to mark the establishment of Port Fouad, named after King Fuad I, this stamp is a classic example of a commemorative overprint. Its rarity stems from the very small number of sheets that were overprinted and sold, primarily to dignitaries at the city's founding ceremony.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits surcharge overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg153

scott127

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$80,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$65,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$35,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15,000

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