Vintage Cairo Egypt Mena House Hotel Pyramids Giza RPPC Postcard Edition Solly-image
Vintage Cairo Egypt Mena House Hotel Pyramids Giza RPPC Postcard Edition Solly-image

Vintage Cairo Egypt Mena House Hotel Pyramids Giza RPPC Postcard Edition Solly

$ 4.75

Continent: Africa Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country: Egypt Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959 Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Famous Places, Architecture, Social History, Cultures & Ethnicities Subject: Pyramids Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No brand: Edition Solly City: Cairo Brand/Publisher: Edition Solly Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Europe Era: Post-War (1945-Now)

Description

Vintage Cairo Egypt Mena House Hotel Pyramids Giza RPPC Postcard Edition Solly. Publisher: Edition Solly. Subject: Great Pyramids of Giza. Vintage real photo postcard captures a stunning sepia-toned view of the Great Pyramids of Giza as seen from the lush terrace of the Mena House Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. The scene features an outdoor dining area with checkered tablecloths and wicker chairs nestled under palm trees, offering a glimpse into mid-century Egyptian tourism. This "Vraie photographie" (true photograph) by Edition Solly (C. 32) showcases the dramatic contrast between the ancient architectural wonders and the elegant hospitality of the historic hotel. Origin: Cairo, Egypt Subject: Great Pyramids of Giza Publisher: Edition Solly Era: Mid-Century (c. 1950s) Keywords: RPPC, Giza Plateau, Khufu, Khafre, Sphinx, North Africa, Travel Souvenir, Ephemera, Colonial Style, Desert Landscape, Historic Landmark, Gilded Age Travel, Middle East History, Photography Collectible

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