Egypt 1 Piastre Sphinx and Pyramids Stamp on 1876 Paquebot Mourning Cover

Egypt · 1876 · 1 Piastre

The stamp features the iconic Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza, with 'EGYPTE' at the top and '1 PIASTRE' at the bottom. It is affixed to a black-bordered mourning cover.

Issued during a period of significant European influence in Egypt, this stamp on a Paquebot mourning cover highlights the international postal connections and social customs of the late 19th century.