Libya 1952 Definitive Issue, King Idris I
Libya · 1952 · 10m
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 theme for definitive issues of the era. The stamp is part of a larger set issued following Libya's independence.
Issued in 1952, this stamp marks the early years of the United Kingdom of Libya, which gained independence from colonial powers in 1951 under King Idris I.
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Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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