Khedive Ismail Pasha, 1895 Definitive

Egypt · 1895 · 1 Piastre

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Khedive Ismail Pasha, known as 'Ismail the Magnificent'. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '1 Piastre' inscribed in English and Arabic numerals, and 'Postes Egyptiennes' at the top. The stamp is part of a series issued to honor the Khedive, who played a significant role in modernizing Egypt.

Issued in 1895, this stamp commemorates Khedive Ismail Pasha, who ruled Egypt and Sudan from 1863 to 1879. His reign was marked by ambitious infrastructure projects, including the Suez Canal, but also led to significant national debt and increased European influence.