King Idris I

Name: King Idris I
Brand: Libya

Libya · 1952 · 1m

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Idris I, the first and only king of Libya. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile, a common practice for definitive series of the era. It was part of a larger set issued for regular postal use within the newly independent kingdom.

Issued shortly after Libya gained independence in 1951, this stamp series helped establish the national identity of the new United Kingdom of Libya under King Idris I.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg142

scott115

michel130

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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