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uncommon1945-1980
King Farouk 10m Brown, Overprinted 'PALESTINE'
Egypt · 1948 · 10m
This stamp features a portrait of King Farouk of Egypt. It is an overprint of a definitive Egyptian stamp with the word 'PALESTINE' in both English and Arabic, created for use by Egyptian expeditionary forces.
Issued during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, these stamps were used by Egyptian forces occupying parts of former British Mandate Palestine, including the Gaza strip.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
sgEgypt 1
scottEgypt 1
michelÄgypten 1
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Superb(S)
$15Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$10Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
