The Suez Canal Company Stamps (1868): A Philatelic Legacy

Introduction to the Suez Canal Company and Its Postal Service The Suez Canal, one of the most strategic waterways in the world, was constructed under the leadership of Ferdinand de Lesseps. The Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez, or the Suez Canal Company, was granted a concession in 1855 to undertake this monumental project. […]

A Guide to the 1878 Egyptian Surcharged Stamps: Understanding the Varieties

The 1878 Egyptian surcharged stamps are a fascinating issue in philatelic history, offering collectors an array of varieties to study and appreciate. These stamps were originally part of Egypt’s regular postal issues but were later surcharged to meet the demand for lower denominations. This resulted in a range of errors, misprints, and collectible variations that […]

Wartime Correspondence: A Glimpse into 1940s Alexandria

In the early 1940s, amidst the backdrop of World War II, a photograph postcard depicting the serene Stanley Bay Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, was sent to the United States. This postcard not only captures a picturesque moment of Alexandria’s coastline but also serves as a testament to the era’s postal practices, featuring a distinctive Retta […]