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Libya 1952 Definitive Issue, King Idris I
common1945-1980

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.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg159
scott150
michel141

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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