Egypt 1914 Pictorial Issue, Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

Egypt · 1914 · 5m

This stamp is part of Egypt's first pictorial series, issued in 1914. The design features a classic view of the Great Sphinx of Giza with the Pyramids in the background, iconic symbols of ancient Egypt. The denomination is 5 milliemes, indicated in the upper corners.

Issued shortly before the United Kingdom declared a protectorate over Egypt at the start of World War I, this series marked a shift from portrait-based designs to showcasing the nation's rich historical heritage.