Collection

Egypt 1911 — The Odeon Hall, Cairo Gold Watch Repair Invoice

Early 1911 invoice from The Odeon Hall in Cairo, one of the city’s most modern pre-war establishments combining gramophone sales, watchmaking, and luxury retail. Issued for the repair of a gold watch, the bilingual French–Arabic letterhead advertises phonographs, records, and precision horological services, reflecting Egypt’s rapid adoption of European technology and leisure culture. The typographic layout shows a refined pre-war commercial aesthetic: bold trade name, French descriptions with Arabic equivalents, and clean alignment. ... Read more →

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 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 →