King Farouk I, 10th UPU Congress
Egypt · 1947 · 30m
This stamp features a portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt. It was issued to commemorate the 10th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Paris, France. The design includes the King's likeness alongside inscriptions in both Arabic and French.
Issued during the reign of King Farouk, this stamp highlights Egypt's participation in international postal affairs shortly after World War II. The UPU Congresses are significant events for standardizing and improving international mail services.
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Photogravure
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