King Farouk I, 10 Milliemes, Blue

Name: King Farouk I, 10 Milliemes, Blue
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 10 Milliemes

This definitive stamp features a three-quarters portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, facing left. The design is framed with ornate patterns, with the denomination '10 Milliemes' and country name in both Arabic and French script. The stamp is printed in a distinct blue color.

Issued during the early reign of King Farouk I, this stamp was part of a definitive series that replaced the previous issues of King Fuad I. Farouk's reign marked a significant period in modern Egyptian history, preceding the 1952 revolution.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg260

scott219

michel249

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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