Egypt 1866 10 Para Lilac, First Issue

Name: Egypt 1866 10 Para Lilac, First Issue
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1866 · 10 Para

This stamp is part of Egypt's first issue, featuring a simple yet elegant design. The central element is the denomination '10' within an ornate oval frame, with inscriptions in Arabic script. The lilac color is characteristic of this particular value in the series.

Issued in 1866, this was one of the first postage stamps for Egypt, which was then an autonomous state within the Ottoman Empire. This series marked the beginning of Egypt's independent postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

first-issue numeral

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott2

michel2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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