Samir Amin Fikry - Postal History of Egypt to 1900 - 1996

Postal History of Egypt to 1900 is a acclaimed philatelic reference book written by Samir Amin Fikry and published by The Royal Philatelic Society, London (RPSL) in 1996. The work stands out as an essential guide for collectors and historians interested in the complex postal development of 19th-century Egypt.

Book specifications
Author: Samir Amin Fikry.
Publisher: The Royal Philatelic Society, London (RPSL).
Publication year: 1996.
Pages: xvi + 158 pages.

Format: Hardcover edition with dust jacket.
Context and importance of the work. The book covers the classic period of Egyptian philately up to the year 1900.

The author, Samir Amin Fikry, was a distinguished international jurist of the FIP and vice president of the Egyptian Philatelic Society, which allowed him to form a rigorous analysis of one of the richest postal histories in the world.
The work examines key milestones of Egyptian mail:
Pre-philatelic marks: Stamps and hand-stamps used before the introduction of adhesive stamps.
First issues (1866): The transition to the official stamp system under the control of the Egyptian government.
Foreign offices: The operation of European consular mails (such as British, French, or Italian) that operated on Egyptian soil before the consolidation of the local service.
Sea and military routes: The impact of the Suez Canal, steamship transport in the Mediterranean, and early military campaigns.

Currently, as it is a out-of-print and limited edition work, it is regarded as a highly sought-after collectible piece, coveted in auctions and specialized antiquarian booksellers.