80th Anniversary of the First Egyptian Postage Stamp - Khedive Ismail Pasha - 20 millieme

Issued in 1946, this stamp commemorates the 80th anniversary of the first Egyptian postage stamp and features Khedive Ismail Pasha (1830-1895), under whose rule Egypt issued its first national postage stamps in 1866. Ismail Pasha was a key figure in the modernization of nineteenth-century Egypt, promoting major reforms in administration, transportation, education, and communications.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Egypt paid tribute to Khedive Ismail's role in establishing the country's national postal service. The issue celebrated a landmark achievement in Egypt's communications history and highlighted the importance of postal services in supporting the nation's modernization and economic development.