Egypt King Farouk I, 10m Carmine Rose

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

Egypt · 1939 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the denomination '10m' and country name in both Arabic and French script. The stamp is printed in a distinct carmine rose color.

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

Themes

royalty heads-of-state kings

Catalog Numbers

sg278

scott236

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.