A72-Vintage 1966 Iraq Postage Stamp 80 Fils – Inauguration of the New Iraqi M

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Title

Vintage 1966 Iraq Postage Stamp 80 Fils – Inauguration of the New Iraqi Museum, Baghdad – Mesopotamian Head

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Category

Stamps > Middle East > Iraq

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Condition

Used (Postmarked, with visible cancellation mark – good collectible condition, light wear consistent with age)

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Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: Iraq

Year of Issue: 1966

Denomination: 80 Fils

Theme: Archaeology / Mesopotamia / Museums

Type: Postage Stamp

Cancellation Type: Postmarked

Color: Red, Gold, Black

Quality: Used – Good collectible

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Description (for listing)

Rare 1966 Iraqi postage stamp issued to commemorate the Inauguration of the New Iraqi Museum in Baghdad.

Features an image of the famous Mesopotamian head (possibly the bronze head of an Akkadian ruler) in gold against a red background.

Denomination: 80 Fils. Marked "IRAQ" and inscribed in both Arabic and English.

Printed by De La Rue.

A great addition for collectors of Middle Eastern stamps, Mesopotamian history memorabilia, or world philately.

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Valuation

Similar used Iraqi commemorative stamps from the 1960s typically sell between £5 – £12 depending on rarity and condition.

Museum-themed and historical Iraqi stamps are on the higher end due to collector interest.

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Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now (BIN): £9.99