Egypt 1978 Esteemed Persons Commemorative Set

Egypt · 1978 · 20, 30, 50, 100 Millièmes

This set of four Egyptian postage stamps, issued in 1978, honors four prominent figures in Egyptian culture: poet Ahmed Shawqi, writer Taha Hussein, singer Umm Kulthum, and composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab. Each stamp features a dignified portrait of the respective individual.

These stamps commemorate individuals who significantly shaped modern Egyptian arts and literature, reflecting the nation's pride in its cultural heritage and intellectual achievements during the late 20th century.