King Faisal Ii Appraisal

Iraq King Faisal II Service Stamp

This is a vintage postage stamp from Iraq, featuring a portrait of King Faisal II. The stamp is predominantly in shades of brown and off-white. The central image is a profile portrait of a young man, presumably King Faisal II, facing left. He has light hair and is wearing what appears to be a military or formal uniform. The portrait is enclosed within an arched frame. Above the portrait, the word "IRAQ" is prominently displayed in English to the left, and \العراق\ (Al-Iraq) in Arabic/Farsi script to the right. Vertically along the left edge of the portrait, the words "POSTAGE SERVICE" are printed. In the lower-left corner, the denomination "4 FILS" is visible. The lower right corner displays the denomination in Arabic/Farsi script, appearing to be "٤ فلس" (4 Fils). The background around the portrait features intricate decorative scrollwork, typical of stamps from this era and region. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, indicating it was part of a larger sheet. The overall condition appears to be good with minimal visible wear or significant damage, retaining its color and design clarity. It appears to be a used stamp, possibly with a light cancellation mark over the face, though this is not clearly discernible. This type of stamp would typically fall into the mid-20th century, likely during the reign of King Faisal II, which was from 1939 to 1958. The quality of printing suggests standard philatelic production for government postal services of that period.