Port Said Egypt Monument de Lesseps Suez Canal Vintage Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Port Said Egypt Monument de Lesseps Suez Canal Vintage Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features the iconic Monument de Lesseps situated at the entrance of the Suez Canal in Port Said, Egypt. The scene captures the bustling waterfront with the grand statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps towering over the harbor, a testament to his pivotal role in the canal's creation. In the background, a distinctive lighthouse-like structure and various architectural details of the city's early 20th-century urban landscape are visible, alongside small boats navigating the waters and figures populating the quay. The postcard's aesthetic suggests a classic printing technique, likely a lithograph or hand-colored print, which imbues the image with a unique historical charm. The vibrant, yet subtly aged, coloration brings to life this significant historical landmark, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of international trade and engineering marvels. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Egyptian history, Suez Canal memorabilia, or vintage travel ephemera, showcasing a pivotal location in global maritime history.
