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King Farouk I of Egypt Portrait
common1900-1945

King Farouk I of Egypt Portrait

Egypt · 1937 · 10 Milliemes

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt. The country name 'مصر' (Egypt) is at the top, and the denomination '10 Milliemes' is at the bottom.

Issued shortly after King Farouk I ascended to the throne, this stamp is part of his first definitive series. It represents the final era of the Egyptian monarchy before the 1952 revolution.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg270
scott228
michel236

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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