This vintage postcard from the 1950s-60s showcases the Baalbeck Ruins in Lebanon, featuring stamps from Egypt during the United Arab Republic era. The postcard is a cover from Lebanon to Cairo, offering a unique glimpse into the history and culture of the region. With its extremely fine/superb quality and uncertified certification, this item is a rare find for collectors interested in Middle Eastern philately.
Vintage Scenic Postcard from Baalbeck, Lebanon to Cairo, Egypt (UAR)
Origin: Lebanon (Editions Cultraco - Beyrouth / Baalbeck Ruins view on front)
Destination: Cairo, Egypt / U.A.R. (الجمهورية العربية المتحدة - الإقليم الجنوبي - القاهرة - 3 ش سليمان باشا - ص.ب 1165 - وكالة اتحاد الشرق الأوسط)
Addressee: حضرة الأستاذ لطفي نجيب المعلم
Stamps & Postmark: Features two Lebanese definitive/commemorative postage stamps (2.50p and 7.50p Liban) tied by a clear circular postal cancellation.
Condition: Authentic vintage postcard with iconic deckle/scalloped edges, beautiful historical view of the Baalbeck temples on the picture side, and detailed Arabic handwritten correspondence on the reverse. Excellent collectible for Middle East topography and postal history.