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King Farouk I of Egypt, 10 Milliemes

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt, 10 Milliemes
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 10 Milliemes

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt facing left, with 'EGYPT POSTAGE' at the top and '10 MILLIEMES' at the bottom. The design is framed by an ornate border.

This stamp was issued shortly after King Farouk I ascended to the throne in 1936, marking the beginning of his reign as the penultimate monarch of Egypt. It reflects the period of the Kingdom of Egypt under British influence before the 1952 revolution.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg278

scott211

michel217

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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