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Libya 1951 King Idris I Definitives, 1m, 2m, 4m

Libya · 1951 · 1m, 2m, 4m

This definitive series features a portrait of King Idris I, the first and only king of Libya. The stamps were issued shortly after Libya gained independence and established a constitutional monarchy. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile, a common practice for definitive issues of the era.

Issued in 1951, these stamps mark the beginning of the independent Kingdom of Libya under King Idris I, following the end of Italian colonial rule and the subsequent Allied administration after World War II.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg148-150
scott124-126
michel148-150

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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

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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