Egypt, King Farouk I, 10m

Name: Egypt, King Farouk I, 10m
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1939 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a three-quarter portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, facing left. The denomination '10m' is displayed in the upper left corner, with Arabic script and numerals in the other corners. The design is framed by ornate patterns typical of the era.

Issued during the reign of King Farouk I, this stamp was part of a definitive series used for everyday postage in the Kingdom of Egypt prior to the 1952 revolution.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg278

scott233

michel252

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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.