1926 King Fouad's Birthday Issue
Five essays were produced by Harrison & Sons depicting a three-quarter length photograph of the King in military regalia, each surrounded by a different elaborate floral frame, and mounted on separate cards endorsed "A" to "E", 90x144mm. A letter exists, dated 20th January 1926, from the Minister of Finance to the Chief of the Royal Cabinet, submitting the essays for the King’s approval. These essays were rejected in favour of a simpler design by Verruchi Bey, the Palace Architect.
The Unique Set of Five
Provenance: Peter Smith, Joseph Chalhoub
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