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