King Farouk I of Egypt, 1938 Definitive Series

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt, 1938 Definitive Series
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1938 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt. The design is framed with ornate patterns, with the denomination '10 MILLIEMES' at the bottom and Arabic script at the top. This particular stamp is part of a long-running series issued during his reign.

Issued shortly after King Farouk ascended to the throne in 1936, this definitive series was used for everyday postage throughout the Kingdom of Egypt until the 1952 revolution which ended the monarchy.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg258

scott219

michel236

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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.