Iraq, 1923 King Faisal I Definitive

Name: Iraq, 1923 King Faisal I Definitive
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1923 · 1 Anna

This stamp features a portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. The design is simple and elegant, with the King's effigy facing right, framed by traditional Islamic geometric patterns. The country name 'IRAQ' and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' are inscribed in both English and Arabic.

Issued in 1923, this was the first definitive stamp series of the newly established Kingdom of Iraq, following the end of the British Mandate. It symbolizes the nation's newfound sovereignty under its Hashemite monarch.

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Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.