Joseph H. Chalhoub - The Nile Post - 2003

"The Nile Post: Handbook and Catalogue of Egyptian Stamps", written by Joseph H. Chalhoub with contributions from Charles F. Hass. It is a fundamental reference work for the specialized philately of Egypt's stamps.
* Main content: Includes detailed catalogs of Egypt's postal issues from 1866 onward, covering proofs, essays, and plate and perforation varieties.
* Special issues: Contains listings for stamps used in Palestine and Sudan, as well as those of the French consular post offices in Alexandria and Port Said.
* Publication: This first hardcover edition was published by the author in Canada in 2003, becoming a key and scarce text for collectors.

The Nile Post" is widely regarded by philatelists as the most exhaustive and ambitious reference work ever published on Egypt's stamps.

Technical Details and Structure
* Extent and Volume: 784 pages in a large, heavy hardcover format. It is written entirely in English.
* Depth of Content: It goes far beyond a basic commercial catalog. It includes meticulous cataloging of essays, color proofs, plate varieties, and perforation errors, enabling the identification of exceedingly rare pieces in Egyptian postal history.
* Regions of Influence: In addition to Egypt’s standard issues, it covers the Suez Canal, issues used in the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Sudan, as well as the coveted French consular offices operating in Alexandria and Port Said.

The Author: Joseph H. Chalhoub
Born in Cairo in 1946, Chalhoub is one of the most renowned Egyptian philatelists in the world. He spent decades building what is considered the most complete collection of Egyptian stamps in history. He poured all that knowledge into this catalog, which earned him multiple Gold Medals at prestigious international philatelic competitions between 2005 and 2006.

Rarity and Market Value
* Scarce Work: Having been self-published by the author in Westmount (Canada), its print run was fairly limited.