Egypt King Farouk I 40 Mills with Oblique Perforation

Egypt · 1937 · 40m

This definitive stamp features a three-quarter portrait of the young King Farouk I, who ascended to the throne in 1936. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the country name in both Arabic and French, and the denomination of 40 Mills. This particular example is notable for its significant misperforation, resulting in an oblique or diagonal cut through the design.

Issued early in the reign of King Farouk, this stamp series marked his accession as the penultimate King of Egypt and Sudan. The misperforation is a printing error, making it an interesting variety for specialists.