Egypt 20m Archway Imperforate Proof Pair, 1914

Egypt · 1914 · 20m

This is an imperforate proof pair of the 20 milliemes stamp from Egypt's 1914 pictorial series. The design features a prominent archway, a common architectural motif in the region, framed by an ornate border. As a proof, it was created during the pre-production process and lacks the perforations of the final issued stamp.

Issued under the British protectorate, this series replaced stamps of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II after his deposition at the start of World War I. The designs focused on neutral, scenic, and architectural subjects.