Rare Egypt Postcard 1888-1906 — Sphinx, Pyramids, Cairo Postmark!
Item Description:
Vintage postcard from the Union Postale Universelle series with a view of Upper Egypt: "Vue Générale d'Assiquit (Haute Égypte)".
Details:
Subject: Unique view of the historical region of Upper Egypt from the early 20th century.
Stamp: Original Egyptian postage stamp from 1888-1906, denomination 1 milliem, brown, with the image of the Sphinx and pyramids.
Stamp: Partially preserved Cairo postmark (date is illegible, but the period of use is the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century).
Condition:
The postcard has no significant damage (corners are not worn, there are no tears or stains).
The stamp is in good condition: the color is preserved, the perforation is intact.
The stamp is partially legible (see photo).
Historical value:
An artifact from the era of the British protectorate in Egypt.
Ideal for collectors: philatelists, lovers of colonial history, connoisseurs of Egyptian antiquities.
Shipping:
International shipping with tracking.
Why you should buy:
This postcard is not just a postal artifact, but a historical document that has preserved the spirit of the era. The partial Cairo postmark adds mystery to it, and the classic stamp with the Sphinx makes the lot desirable for any collection.
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