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Iraq King Faisal I, 1 Anna
common1900-1945

Iraq King Faisal I, 1 Anna

Iraq · 1923 · 1 Anna

This stamp features a right-facing portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. The design is simple, with the portrait framed and inscriptions in both Arabic and English indicating the country and denomination. This was part of the first definitive series issued for the Kingdom of Iraq.

Issued in 1923, this stamp marks the establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq under British administration following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. King Faisal I was a key figure in the Arab Revolt.

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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.