Collection

Egypt 1910 — Riches & Mawas, Cairo–Alexandria–Tanta Commercial Draft for 1600 Piastres

Large-value 1910 commercial draft issued by Riches & Mawas, a multinational British–Levantine trading house active in Cairo, Alexandria, and Tanta. Printed by B. Arnaud (Lyon–Paris–Le Caire), the document features a deep-blue engraved border, a baroque "R&M" monogram, and bilingual French–Arabic monetary text. ... Read more →

Egypt 1927 — Chahine & Sbath Cairo Commercial Draft Endorsed by Banque d’Orient

Commercial draft issued in Cairo on 10 November 1927 by the well-known Levantine merchant house Chahine & Sbath for 250 piastres. Printed by B. Arnaud (Lyon–Paris–Le Caire), the draft features crisp bilingual French–Arabic monetary text and a refined ornamental frame typical of French Mediterranean security printing of the 1920s. ... Read more →

Egypt 1912 — Compagnie des Bateaux Omnibus (Nile Steamer Illustrated Letterhead)

Magnificent illustrated letterhead of the Compagnie des Bateaux Omnibus, the Nile passenger and freight line operating regular services between Cairo, Sakkara, and Fayoum. Issued 17 October 1912 and addressed to the Egyptian Ministry of Public Works, the document reports revenue for operations on the Bahr Youssef Canal during the third quarter of the year. The masthead features a fully engraved Nile steamer flying the company flag, pyramids in the background, and palm-tree framing—one of the most iconic designs used by any Egyptian transport company before World War I. ... Read more →

Egypt 1950 — Jamil Fawzi El-Motei Oldsmobile & Vauxhall Service Station (Heliopolis–Abbassia)

Original 1950 letterhead from Jamil Fawzi El-Motei, official Oldsmobile and Vauxhall service agent in Cairo. The header displays two photographic views of the agency’s modern showroom—one daytime, one illuminated at night—flanking the bilingual workshop identification. The agency operated branches in Abbassia and Heliopolis, serving Egypt’s rapidly expanding post-war automotive market. ... Read more →

Egypt 1908 — Mohammed El Komi Carriage & Automobile Workshop Invoice

Early 1908 invoice from Mohammed El Komi’s carriage and automobile workshop in Cairo, located near the palace of Mazloum Pasha. The illustrated header shows a finely printed horse-drawn carriage, reflecting the transitional era when carriage builders were adapting their workshops to service imported automobiles. The bilingual French–Arabic description lists painting, upholstery, repair, and bespoke manufacturing services. ... Read more →

Egypt 1922–1927 — Anglo-Egyptian Bank, Alexandria Multicolor Cheque Set (Transition to Barclays DCO)

Group of multicolor cheques issued by The Anglo-Egyptian Bank Ltd., Alexandria branch, spanning the years 1922 to 1927 and documenting the institution’s transition toward its eventual absorption into Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas). The set shows three engraved color variants—blue, red, and black—each printed by Société des Publications Égyptiennes and bearing the iconic obelisk-and-sphinx vignette listing the bank’s intercontinental branches. The early 1922 black printing corresponds to the final post–World War I design cycle, while the 1924 red issue and the 1926–27 blue issue reflect successive revisions in layout and internal accounting structure. ... Read more →

Egypt 1921 — National Bank of Egypt, Cairo Branch Issued Cheque

Issued cheque from the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Cairo branch, dated 23 March 1921. Printed in a deep blue guilloche frame with an Art Nouveau–influenced border, the cheque represents the transitional print style used by NBE shortly before the establishment of Egypt’s central banking functions in the early 1920s. The document is completed in manuscript for £E85 and validated by a red diagonal NOT NEGOTIABLE overprint, a violet PASSÉ 24 MARS 1921 settlement stamp, and dual signatures from the branch’s cashier and accountant. ... Read more →

Egypt 1935 — Palestine & Egypt Lloyd Ltd., Alexandria Agency Letterhead

Printed 1935 letterhead from Palestine & Egypt Lloyd Ltd., the regional shipping and forwarding agency operating between Haifa, Alexandria, Port Said, and European ports. This Alexandria-issued example includes the firm’s trilingual masthead (Arabic, French, English) alongside a finely printed maritime emblem, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of Egypt’s port-city commercial environment during the mid-1930s. The content concerns freight handling and agency service obligations between Alexandria and Haifa, written in French and signed by the local manager. ... Read more →

Egypt 1927 — Italian Consular Diplomatic Document with Multiple Revenues

Official diplomatic document issued by the Italian Consulate in Cairo in 1927, bearing multiple Italian consular revenues of varying denominations. The form records an authenticated legal act involving an Italian subject residing in Egypt, executed under the authority of the Regio Consolato d’Italia and stamped with the consular seal. Several consular revenue adhesives—each tied with clear datestamps—appear along the margin, representing different fee categories required for the legalization process. ... Read more →