Khedive Ismail Pasha the Magnificent

Morocco · 1895 · 10 Centimes

This stamp features a portrait of Khedive Ismail Pasha of Egypt. The design is simple, focusing on the profile of the ruler, framed by ornate patterns typical of the era. The denomination and country name are inscribed in both French and Arabic, reflecting the dual influences in the region.

Issued by the French Consular Post Office in Tangier, this stamp was part of a series used in French-controlled areas of Morocco before the establishment of the formal protectorate. Khedive Ismail's image was used on several French colonial issues of the period.