King Farouk, 15th UPU Congress, Cairo
Egypt · 1947 · 30m
This stamp features a portrait of King Farouk of Egypt. It was issued to commemorate the 15th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Cairo in 1947. The design is elegant, framing the monarch's profile, a common style for definitive and commemorative issues of the era.
Issued during the Kingdom of Egypt under King Farouk, this stamp marks a significant international event hosted by the country, highlighting its role in global postal communications just after World War II.
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Photogravure
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