King Farouk 100m on 1 Millime Surcharge Error
Egypt · 1938 · 100m on 1m
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Farouk. It is a provisional issue created by surcharging the 1 millime value with a new 100 millimes denomination. This particular stamp is a rare error where the surcharge was incorrectly applied.
Issued during the reign of King Farouk, provisional surcharges were sometimes necessary to meet postal demand when specific denominations were unavailable. Errors like this are highly sought after by collectors.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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