Felucca on the Nile - 40 millieme
This definitive postage stamp was issued in the early 1960s for use in the Gaza Strip under the administration of the United Arab Republic (UAR). Designed as part of a regular definitive series, this issue facilitates standard civil mail rates and is inscribed with "PALESTINE" alongside the UAR designation. The imagery contrasts traditional Nile River transport with contemporary modernization, serving as a symbolic representation of the region's evolving landscape during that era.
The central design features a traditional felucca—a classic wooden sailing boat—navigating the Nile River, with its iconic lateen sail prominently displayed. In the background, set against a lush tree line, stands a prominent mid-century modern high-rise hotel, emphasizing the blend of historic river life and rapid urban development in Cairo. By circulating this 40-millieme stamp on everyday mail, the postal system promoted both the scenic heritage of the Nile and the progress of the modern era.
The central design features a traditional felucca—a classic wooden sailing boat—navigating the Nile River, with its iconic lateen sail prominently displayed. In the background, set against a lush tree line, stands a prominent mid-century modern high-rise hotel, emphasizing the blend of historic river life and rapid urban development in Cairo. By circulating this 40-millieme stamp on everyday mail, the postal system promoted both the scenic heritage of the Nile and the progress of the modern era.