common1900-1945

King Faisal II, Definitive Issue

Name: King Faisal II, Definitive Issue
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1942 · 10f

This definitive stamp features a portrait of the young King Faisal II of Iraq. The design shows the boy king in profile, facing left, set within an ornate frame. This issue was part of a series that served as the primary postage for the Kingdom of Iraq during the 1940s.

Issued during World War II, this stamp depicts Faisal II, who ascended to the throne at the age of three in 1939 after his father's death. His uncle, 'Abd al-Ilah, served as regent until Faisal came of age in 1953.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state children

Catalog Numbers

sg116

scott100

michel106

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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.