Egypt 1881-1902 Sphinx and Pyramid Colour Changes

From Stamps of the World
  • 1879 type with modified colours to suit the international choice.
  • Issue Date: From January 1881 to 1902 (See below stamps)
  • Designed by:
  • Printer: De la Rue of London
  • Print Process: Typography
  • Sheet Format:
  • Stamp Size : 25mm x 21mm
  • Perforations: 14
  • Watermark: Star and Crescent
  • The Para values were valid until 30 June 1888; Piastre values until 8 January 1914.
  • For the Details of the Original Issue of this series. Click on: Egypt 1879 Definitives - Sphinx and Pyramid (type 3)

Unused stamps

*Note 1 piastre, 2 piastre & 5 piastre Issued in 1902 with Chalk Surfaced Paper

10 para Claret (1.81)
10 para Bluish Grey (25.1.82)
10 para Green (15.12.84)
20 para carmine or rose (15.12.84)
1 Piastre Blue (15.12.84)
1 Piastre Deep Ultramarine
1 Piastre Pale Ultramarine
2 Piastre Orange Brown (1.8.93)
5 Piastre Pale Grey (15.12.84)
5 Piastre Slate Grey

Surcharge

Click on the link: Egypt 1884 Five Piastres value of 1879 surcharged