uncommon1900-1945

Iraq King Faisal I Official Stamp

Name: Iraq King Faisal I Official Stamp
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1923 · 1 Rupee

This stamp features a right-facing portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. The design is framed by an ornate border with the country's name in both Arabic and English. It was overprinted 'On State Service' in Arabic for official government use.

Issued during the British Mandate of Mesopotamia, this stamp represents the establishment of the Hashemite monarchy in Iraq under King Faisal I in 1921.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state official-mail

Catalog Numbers

sgO15

scottO15

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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