Egypt Official Stamp, Sphinx and Pyramid

Name: Egypt Official Stamp, Sphinx and Pyramid
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1893 · 1m

This stamp features the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza with the Pyramids in the background, a classic representation of ancient Egypt. It is overprinted with the word "OFFICIAL" in English and Arabic script for use on government mail. The design is rendered in a distinctive brown color.

Issued under the Khedivate of Egypt, which was an autonomous tributary state of the Ottoman Empire, these were among the first official stamps for the country, signifying a developing postal administration for government business.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

official-mail sphinx pyramids ancient-egypt architecture

Catalog Numbers

sgO1

scottO1

michelD1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.