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Egypt King Farouk I Souvenir Sheet for French President's State Visit

Name: Egypt King Farouk I Souvenir Sheet for French President's State Visit
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1947 · 50 Piastres

This souvenir sheet from Egypt features a portrait of King Farouk I in military uniform, set within an ornate frame. Inscriptions include 'ROYAUME D'EGYPTE' and '50 P.T.', with additional text indicating it commemorates a state visit by the President of France.

Issued during the reign of King Farouk I, the last King of Egypt, this souvenir sheet marks a significant diplomatic event, likely a state visit by the French President to Egypt in 1947, highlighting the international relations of the period.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state state-visit egyptian-history diplomacy

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$300

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$150

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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