Portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt
Egypt · 1938 · 5 Milliemes
The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, facing left, against a plain background. The country name "EGYPTE" and "POSTES" are at the top, with the denomination "5 MILLS" and the year "1938" at the bottom.
This stamp depicts King Farouk I, the last King of Egypt, who reigned from 1936 until his overthrow in the 1952 Egyptian Revolution. Issues featuring his portrait were common definitive stamps during his reign, reflecting the monarchy's presence in daily life.
Printing Method
Engraved
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