Egypt, French Post Offices, 1899-1921

Name: Egypt, French Post Offices, 1899-1921
Brand: Egypt (French Post Offices)

Egypt (French Post Offices) · 1899 · 1 Piastre on 25 Centimes

This stamp is a French 'Peace and Commerce' definitive issue, originally a 25 centimes blue stamp, overprinted in black with '1 PIASTRE' for use in French post offices in Alexandria, Egypt. The design, created by Jules-Auguste Sage, features allegorical figures representing Peace and Commerce clasping hands over a globe.

At the turn of the 20th century, several European powers maintained their own post offices in Egypt due to extraterritorial rights granted by the Ottoman Empire. This stamp represents France's postal operations in Alexandria and Port Said before Egypt established full postal sovereignty.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce peace overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$60

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$45

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.