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Iraq King Faisal I Definitive
common1900-1945

Iraq King Faisal I Definitive

Iraq · 1931 · 1 Anna

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. The design is simple and elegant, 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 among the first definitive stamps of the Kingdom of Iraq, established under the British Mandate. It symbolizes the new national identity and sovereignty under King Faisal I's rule.

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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.