King Farouk Overprinted 'Palestine' Definitive Series

Name: King Farouk Overprinted 'Palestine' Definitive Series
Brand: Egyptian-occupied Palestine

Egyptian-occupied Palestine · 1948 · 1m to £E1

This series consists of contemporary Egyptian definitive stamps featuring King Farouk, which were overprinted in Arabic and English with the word 'Palestine'. The overprint was applied to a range of denominations from 1 millieme to 1 Egyptian Pound, marking the establishment of Egyptian administration in the Gaza strip.

Issued following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, these stamps were used in the Gaza Strip under Egyptian military administration. They represent a key transitional period in the region's postal history, preceding the establishment of a more permanent Palestinian postal service.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty overprint definitive heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sgP1-P11

scottN1-N11

michel1-11

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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