Vintage Port Said Egypt Main Street Real Photo Postcard RPPC Middle East
$ 6.86
Description
Vintage Port Said Egypt Main Street Real Photo Postcard RPPC Middle East. 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 vintage real photo postcard offers a captivating glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of Main Street in Port Said, Egypt. The black and white photography expertly captures the architectural charm of the era, featuring multi-story buildings with intricate balconies, some adorned with lush climbing vines. The street scene is alive with the presence of pedestrians and early motor vehicles, framed by the skeletal branches of trees that line the thoroughfare. Of particular interest are the vintage advertisements visible on the building facades, including signs in both Arabic and Greek scripts, which reflect the cosmopolitan history of this significant port city. As a real photo postcard (RPPC), this item provides a high level of detail and authenticity typical of early 20th-century photography. The composition highlights the intersection of traditional life and modernizing urban development in Egypt. This postcard serves as a wonderful historical document for collectors of Middle Eastern memorabilia, Egyptian history, or those interested in the evolution of international port cities along the Suez Canal route. The reverse side is unposted, featuring a classic divided back design with 'Main Street, Port-Said' neatly printed in the lower corner.
