Egypt 1961 Postage Due Stamp

Egypt · 1961 · 1m

This postage due stamp features a simple, functional design centered around the numeral '1' and Arabic script indicating its value of 1 millieme. The design is utilitarian, intended to clearly show the amount of postage owed by the recipient. The background consists of intricate geometric patterns, a common element in Egyptian stamp design.

Issued in 1961, this stamp was part of a definitive series for postage due, used when mail was sent with insufficient postage. This period in Egypt, then the United Arab Republic, was marked by Gamal Abdel Nasser's leadership and a focus on national infrastructure, including the postal system.