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Iraq King Faisal I
common1900-1945

Iraq King Faisal I

Iraq · 1931 · 1 anna

This stamp features a portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. The design is simple, focusing on the monarch's profile facing left, framed by an ornate border with the country's name in both Arabic and English.

Issued in 1931, this was the first postage stamp of the Kingdom of Iraq, marking a significant step in establishing national identity and sovereignty following the end of the British Mandate.

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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.