Egypt 1926 First Airmail Stamp, Biplane over Pyramids

Egypt · 1926 · 27m

This stamp features a de Havilland DH.9 biplane flying over the iconic Pyramids of Giza. The design beautifully merges ancient wonders with the modern marvel of aviation, symbolizing Egypt's entry into the airmail era. It was issued to prepay postage on the new Cairo to Baghdad airmail route.

Issued in 1926, this was Egypt's first-ever airmail stamp, marking a significant milestone in the country's postal history and its integration into the growing international airmail network.