King of Iraq (1939–58). In February 1958, he concluded with his cousin King Hussein of Jordan a federation of the two countries in opposition to the United Arab Republic of Egypt and Syria. In July that year, he and his entire household were assassinated during a military coup, and Iraq became a republic. Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Faisal posing outside the Iraqi Ambassador’s residence taking delivery of his new Mark VII Jaguar, signed in fountain pen, “Faisal R, 28/9/54,” and offering publicity information on the reverse. Caption affixed to lower left corner, a few creases, and some scattered light surface marks and impressions, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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