common1900-1945

King Farouk I Definitive Issue

Name: King Farouk I Definitive Issue
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 5 Milliemes

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt. The country name 'EGYPT' and 'POSTES' are at the top, with the denomination '5 MILLIEMES' at the bottom.

King Farouk I was the tenth ruler of Egypt from the Muhammad Ali dynasty, reigning from 1936 to 1952. This stamp is part of his definitive series, issued shortly after his ascension to the throne, representing the monarchy during a period of significant political change.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg263

scott223

michel226

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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