uncommon1945-1980

Egypt 10m King Farouk Overprinted 'PALESTINE' Block of 4

Name: Egypt 10m King Farouk Overprinted 'PALESTINE' Block of 4
Brand: Egypt (for use in Palestine)

Egypt (for use in Palestine) · 1948 · 10m

This stamp features a portrait of King Farouk of Egypt. It is an Egyptian definitive stamp that was overprinted in Arabic and English with the word 'PALESTINE' for use by Egyptian expeditionary forces in Gaza during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The overprint signifies the provisional postal administration established in the territory.

Issued during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, these overprinted stamps were used in the Gaza Strip under Egyptian military administration following the end of the British Mandate for Palestine.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty king-farouk overprint military-occupation

Catalog Numbers

sgPalestine 114

scottPalestine N1

michelPalästina (Ägyptische Besetzung) 1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

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.