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rare1945-1980
King Farouk 20p Orange & Black, Overprinted 'Palestine'
Egypt · 1948 · 20p
This stamp features a portrait of King Farouk of Egypt. It is an Egyptian definitive stamp that was overprinted in Arabic with the word 'Palestine' for use by Egyptian expeditionary forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
Issued during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, these overprinted stamps were used in Gaza, which was under Egyptian military administration following the conflict.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
sgPalestine E10
scottEgypt 284
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Superb(S)
$1,500Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,200Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$900Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$600Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$250Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
