This striking 10 milliemes stamp was originally issued by Egypt between 1959 and 1962, featuring a stylized portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh rendered in vivid violet. It was later overprinted in red with “PALESTINE” (فلسطين) for postal use in the Egyptian-administered Gaza Strip. Such overprints reflect the geopolitical transitions of the era, as Egypt maintained control over Gaza following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. A key item in Middle Eastern postal history, this issue exemplifies Egypt’s cultural pride and the complex regional affiliations of the mid-20th century.