Egypt 1906 Sphinx and Pyramid

Egypt · 1906 · 1m

This definitive stamp features a classic Egyptian scene with the Great Sphinx of Giza in the foreground and the Pyramids in the background. The design is framed by ornate pillars and includes the denomination and country name in both Arabic and French, reflecting the era's dual linguistic influence.

Issued under the Khedivate of Egypt, which was an autonomous tributary state of the Ottoman Empire under British occupation. This design was part of a long-running definitive series that became iconic for Egyptian philately.