Clock Tower Stamp Appraisal

Moroccan Postage Stamp '2F Maroc Fes' featuring Cityscape with Clock Tower

This is a vintage Moroccan postage stamp, likely from the mid-20th century, with a denomination of '2F' (2 Francs) and the country name 'MAROC' prominently displayed. The stamp features a detailed illustrative cityscape, dominated by a tall, distinctive clock tower on the left side, reminiscent of the Bab Bou Jeloud gate in Fes. The overall scene depicts a bustling urban environment with numerous buildings, minarets, and what appears to be a marketplace or courtyard at the base of the tower. In the background, rolling hills or mountains are visible under a clear sky. The artwork is characterized by fine line work and a monochromatic color scheme, primarily black print on a light, aged paper background, suggesting a lithographic or engraving printing process. There are visible perforations along the top, bottom, and right edges, though the left edge is somewhat irregular, potentially indicating it was either torn from a sheet or has been separated unevenly. The stamp exhibits signs of age and wear; the paper has a cream or light tan hue due to oxidation, and there are some minor creases or imperfections in the paper, particularly around the edges and corners. A faint purple or dark blue circular postmark is partially visible across the lower right portion of the stamp, obscuring some of the smaller text, confirming its use. The text 'J.L. LAURENT' is visible in the bottom left, likely the designer, and 'J. PIEL' in the bottom right, possibly the engraver or printer. Below 'MAROC' the word 'FES' is visible, clearly identifying the city depicted. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality for stamp production of its era, with intricate details captured in the illustration despite the small format. The overall condition suggests it was previously mounted or stored with other stamps, showing typical wear for circulated philatelic material.