Egypt King Farouk I Definitive

Name: Egypt King Farouk I Definitive
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Farouk I, who ascended to the throne of Egypt in 1936. The design is a classic three-quarter profile portrait, common for definitive issues of the era, framed by ornate scrollwork. The denomination '10 Milliemes' and the country name in both Arabic and French are prominently displayed.

Issued shortly after King Farouk's accession, this series of stamps marked the beginning of his reign, which would last until the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. These stamps were in common use for postage throughout the Kingdom of Egypt.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg244

scott221

michel233

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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