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Iraq King Faisal I Definitive
common1900-1945

Iraq King Faisal I Definitive

Iraq · 1923 · 1 Anna

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. The design is simple, with the portrait framed by ornate patterns, and inscriptions in both Arabic and English indicating the country and denomination.

Issued in 1923, this was the first postage stamp of the Kingdom of Iraq, established under the British Mandate. It marks a key moment in the nation's formation following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.

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Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.

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