Collection

Egypt 1914–1915 — Egyptian Red Crescent Society (Khedivial Era Membership Receipts, Two-Document Set)

Pair of early Egyptian Red Crescent Society membership receipts from 1914 and 1915, issued during the final months of Khedivial rule. Both documents carry the Red Crescent emblem, printed titles in classical Arabic, and the formal bilingual seal bearing the inscription Société du Croissant Rouge Egyptien. These receipts were used to record annual dues for full members supporting the organization during its formative years. ... Read more →

Egypt 1943 — Cyril IX, Coptic Patriarch of Alexandria (Signed Patriarchal Letter)

Official Patriarchal letter signed by His Holiness Pope Cyril IX, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria (1928–1952). Dated 17 September 1943 and issued from the Patriarchate in Alexandria, the document is written in formal Arabic chancery style and expresses personal thanks to Dr. Tawfiq Hijazi for medical services. ... Read more →

Egypt 1907 — First Issue Revenues 1 & 2 Milliemes Tied on Official Document

Official Egyptian document dated 1907 bearing a pair of the earliest First Issue Revenue stamps: 1 millieme and 2 milliemes, both tied with crisp bilingual cancellations. These first revenues—printed during the final phase of the Khedivial fiscal reforms—represent the beginning of Egypt’s modern adhesive revenue system and remained in selective use for only a short period. The 1m and 2m values are fully tied to the document with clear circular datestamps, showing complete Arabic–French bilingual inscriptions, intact color, and the characteristic early design featuring the Khedive’s tughra within an ornate frame. ... 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 →