Egypt 1947 King Farouk's Birthday
Egypt · 1947 · 10m
This stamp commemorates the birthday of King Farouk I of Egypt. The design features a right-facing portrait of the monarch, who ascended to the throne in 1936. The stamp is part of a definitive series and is notable for its detailed photogravure printing by Harrison & Sons.
Issued during the final years of the Egyptian monarchy, this stamp reflects the period before the 1952 revolution that would establish the Republic of Egypt. King Farouk's reign was marked by increasing nationalist sentiment and political instability.
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Photogravure
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