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Iraq Official Stamps, King Ghazi I Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

Iraq Official Stamps, King Ghazi I Overprint

Iraq · 1934 · Various

This series of official stamps features a portrait of King Ghazi I, the second king of Iraq. The definitive stamps of the era were overprinted with the word 'SERVICE' in Arabic to designate them for official government use. The set includes various denominations to cover different postal rates for government correspondence.

Issued during the Kingdom of Iraq under British administration, these stamps represent the early postal administration of the newly established monarchy following the end of Ottoman rule.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sgO28-O42
scottO27-O41
michelD27-D41

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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