A rare Egyptian government document known as a "Certificate of Freedom" (or "Freedom Ticket"), issued in the late 19th century (April 1881 / Jumada al-Ula 1298 AH) by the Manumission Office in Qena Governorate during the reign of Khedive Tawfiq. This document served as the official record granted to a manumitted individual to verify their identity and full legal status as a free person. Header details: The document bears the symbols of the crescent and star and the Khedivate emblem, with the phrase "Certificate of Freedom" centered within an ornamental frame. Personal data and physical description table: Name: Qamar al-Basim (or Qamar al-Shamiyya). Gender: Female (formerly enslaved). Age: Approximately 28 years old. Complexion: Light/Fair (indicating Levantine or Circassian origins, differing from the skin tones typically associated with the slave trade). Physical description: Includes precise details such as "joined eyebrows, a round face, hazel eyes, and a refined nose and mouth." Lower section: Explicitly grants her freedom and independence, stating: "This certificate is issued to confirm her freedom and place her on an equal footing with all free people; she possesses full authority to manage her affairs as she deems appropriate, without guardianship or restrictions." 1. Historical and Social Value (Very High) A witness to a transitional era: The document serves as living evidence of the period when the Egyptian government began the definitive eradication of slavery and human trafficking, in compliance with international anti-slavery conventions—such as the treaty to abolish the slave trade signed with Britain in 1877. Archival significance: The document establishes the legal and administrative framework—which authorities did not fully succeed in implementing—for granting individuals their full civil rights as free persons (specifically through the manumission document). 2. Physical Condition (Acceptable to Good) The paper shows signs of natural yellowing consistent with its age (over 140 years). There is some wear along the right margin, affecting a few words in the marginal notes and the table; however, the main text, signatures, date, and seal remain intact and perfectly legible. 3. Economic and Commercial Value (For Collectors and Museums) Documents of this type attract significant interest from collectors of historical documents and social history museums. Financial value depends on the rarity of the individual mentioned in the document and the specific circumstances surrounding it; such items often command high prices at auctions specializing in antiquities, rare books, and historical documents. Rarity and Historical Significance: The document is linked to a significant humanitarian and historical event: the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved individuals. Specific Characteristics (such as the paper type known as "Moon Paper"): We collaborate with collectors to compare this piece against other government documents from the same period (such as sales contracts or official transactions). Physical Condition (a value-reducing factor): Wear along the right and top margins, as well as the loss of portions of the decorative border or text, inevitably affects the valuation; pristine documents free from wear or tears command the highest prices at auction. Clarity of Seal and Details (a value-enhancing factor): A well-preserved seal, a clear date (1298 AH / 1881 AD), and legible details and descriptions ensure the document retains significant market value, despite minor marginal wear. There are also documents regarding licenses for water-carrying, donkey rentals, engaging in prostitution, and paying the military service exemption fee.