King Faisal I

Iraq · 1931 · 1 Rupee

This definitive stamp features a left-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, and the denomination is shown at the bottom. This series was one of the first definitive sets issued for the Kingdom of Iraq.

Issued in 1931, this stamp represents the early years of the Kingdom of Iraq under British administration, just before the country gained full independence in 1932. King Faisal I was a key figure in the Arab Revolt and the establishment of the modern Iraqi state.