uncommon1945-1980

Palestine Overprint on Egypt King Farouk Stamps, Block of 4

Name: Palestine Overprint on Egypt King Farouk Stamps, Block of 4
Brand: Palestine

Palestine · 1948 · 10m

This is a block of four stamps featuring a portrait of King Farouk of Egypt. The stamps have been overprinted with the word 'Palestine' in both Arabic and English, signifying their use under Egyptian administration in the Gaza Strip.

Issued in 1948, these overprints were used in the Gaza Strip following the Arab-Israeli War, when the area came under Egyptian military administration. They represent a key period in the postal history of the region.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits overprints heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

scottN35

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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