Capture the timeless romance of Egypt with this vintage postcard depicting a serene moonlight scene on the River Nile. In the tranquil dusk, traditional felucca sailing boats glide on the water, their sails silhouetted against the rising moon. In the distance, the iconic forms of the Giza Pyramids stand against a hazy, atmospheric sky, framed by palm trees on the riverbank.

Published in Cairo by the well-regarded Eastern Publishing Company, this card is a classic example of the tourist ephemera produced during the golden age of travel in the early 20th century. The soft, coloured-halftone printing beautifully conveys the nocturnal mood. Numbered 122 in its series, it's a wonderful piece of social history, evoking the allure of Egypt for a global audience.

This postcard is in very good, unwritten, and unposted condition, a clean example for any collection of Egyptian views, 'moonlight' thematics, or early travel postcards.

• Era: Circa 1920s
• Dating: Inter-war period, c.1920s-1930s, based on the divided back, publisher, and printing style.
• Origin: Egypt
• Publisher: Eastern Publishing Company
• Subject: Moonlight scene on the Nile with pyramids
• Condition: Very good; clean back, slight corner rounding.
• Collectibility: Egyptian topographical views are very popular. While this is a common scene, the 'moonlight' effect and the known publisher (Eastern Publishing Co.) make it a desirable example for collectors of Egypt or Nile scenes.

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