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Morocco (Tangier) Fez Overprint

Name: Morocco (Tangier) Fez Overprint
Brand: Morocco

Morocco · 1918 · 45c

This stamp is an overprint on a French Protectorate issue. The original design features an arabesque pattern, with the denomination and country name in both French and Arabic. The overprint consists of a small, red fez hat, a symbol associated with Morocco.

Issued in 1918 for use in the Tangier post office, this overprint was part of a series created during the French Protectorate period in Morocco. The fez overprint was a simple way to designate stamps for specific postal use.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint fez

Catalog Numbers

scott45

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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.