Iraq King Faisal I, First Definitive Issue

Name: Iraq King Faisal I, First Definitive Issue
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1923 · 1 Anna

This stamp features a right-facing portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. It is part of the first definitive series issued by the Kingdom of Iraq, printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. in London. The design is simple, with the portrait framed and inscriptions in both Arabic and English.

Issued shortly after the establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq in 1921 under the British Mandate, this stamp symbolizes the new national identity and sovereignty under its Hashemite monarch.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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