Egypt Sphinx and Pyramid, Imperforate

Egypt · 1867 · 1 piastre

This definitive stamp features two of Egypt's most iconic ancient monuments, the Great Sphinx of Giza and a pyramid in the background. The design is framed by an ornate border with the denomination '1 Piastre' inscribed at the bottom. This particular issue is notable for being imperforate, meaning the stamps were not produced with perforations for easy separation.

Issued under the authority of the Khedive of Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire, this stamp represents the second major series of Egyptian postage. These early issues were printed in Genoa, Italy, and were crucial for standardizing the postal system within Egypt.