Egypt 1926 Port Fouad Overprint

Name: Egypt 1926 Port Fouad Overprint
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1926 · 5m

This stamp features an overprint commemorating the International Navigation Congress held in Cairo. The underlying design is the 5m carmine definitive stamp from 1923, which depicts the Citadel of Cairo, a medieval Islamic-era fortification. The overprint reads "Congrès International de Navigation / Le Caire 1926" in French.

Issued for the XIV International Navigation Congress in Cairo, this stamp highlights Egypt's role in global maritime affairs, particularly related to the Suez Canal. Overprinting existing definitive stamps was a common and economical way to create commemorative issues at the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

architecture monuments overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg151

scott128

michel131

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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