Vintage Postcard Travel Story Poor Friendly Camels Valley Queens Egypt Nefertari

Social History: Sent to "Mr. A. Ward" in Poole, Dorset, England, the postcard is a wonderful record of the Egyptian tourist trail during a peak era of archaeological interest:

"Dear Uncle Victor, It is very beautiful, people friendly, but also very poor here. The temples + tombs are very colourful with well preserved paintings. The Red Sea was wonderful so clear + blue + the fishes so pretty. The Nile keeps everything very green + very dry elsewhere. The weather is very very hot. Aswan Dam tomorrow + Cairo + Pyramids on Wednesday so I’ll take care with the camels! Christine xxx"

Scene: Multi-view postcard features the breathtaking frescoes of the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, Egypt. The images showcase the exceptionally preserved 19th-dynasty wall paintings, primarily from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, widely considered the "Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt."

Postal: 70 Milliemes Egyptian Air Mail stamp depicting an ancient architectural structure

Era: Late 1970s / Early 1980s

Size: Continental 6 x 4"

Condition: Small crease on the right side and noticeable corner bumping

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