International Cotton Congress - Cotton Plant - 10 millieme

International Cotton Congress - Cotton Plant - 10 millieme

Year
1948
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Plants & Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
EG 324
Yvert & Tellier
EG 261
Stanley Gibbons
EG 347

Technical Details

Colors
Olive green
Size
26 x 42 mm
Perforation
13½ x 13
Printing
Photogravure
Issued in 1948, this stamp commemorates the International Cotton Congress, held in Cairo in April 1948. The design depicts a branch of Egyptian cotton with mature cotton bolls, together with a cultivated agricultural landscape in the background. Egypt's long-staple cotton was internationally renowned for its exceptional quality and played a central role in the national economy, contributing significantly to agricultural exports and industrial development.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Egypt highlighted the importance of cotton cultivation to the country's prosperity and international trade. The issue celebrated Egypt's leadership in cotton production and emphasized the role of agriculture and scientific cultivation in supporting economic growth and strengthening Egypt's position in global textile markets.