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King Farouk I, 10m definitive stamp

Egypt · 1939 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, facing three-quarters to the left. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the denomination '10 MILLS' at the bottom and Arabic script at the top indicating the country and value.

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

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg270
scott224
michel244

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.