Vintage Postcard 1986 King Tutankhamun Gold Mask Egypt To Halifax West Yorkshire England

Social History: Sent to Mr. S. Hooson in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, the long, detailed message provides a wonderful narrative of an ambitious 1980s travel itinerary through Egypt, including volunteer work:

"Friday 18th July 1986. Dear Grandad...It's quite hard work but enjoyable. The weather is pretty hot and of course it never rains. However, we are getting used to it and I think when we get back a week tomorrow it will be a shock seeing rain again! Won't be at all used to it!! ...Then we will spend 4 days near Cairo helping in an orphanage. See you soon - Love Andy."

Scene: Features the world-renowned Golden Mask of Tutankhamun, the iconic symbol of Ancient Egypt. Discovered in 1922, this 18th-dynasty masterpiece is housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Postal: Features an Egyptian 25 Piastres definitive stamp depicting a golden statuette of the Pharaoh.

Size: Continental 6 x 4"

Type: Offset lithography

Publisher: Al-Ahram Establishment, Cairo

Condition: small crease and bumping on the corners

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.