Egypt, 1926, 50m Sepia & Deep Blue, King Fuad I

Name: Egypt, 1926, 50m Sepia & Deep Blue, King Fuad I
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1926 · 50m

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Fuad I, the first King of modern Egypt, facing left within an ornate frame. The design is bicolored, with the portrait in sepia and the surrounding frame and inscriptions in deep blue. The denomination '50 MILLIEMES' is at the bottom, with Arabic script at the top.

Issued as part of the first definitive series for the newly established Kingdom of Egypt, this stamp marks the country's transition from a British protectorate to a sovereign state under King Fuad I's rule.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg151

scott119

michel131

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.