First World War Black and White Postcard of the River Nile Cairo
c. 1915A sepia-coloured artistic postcard showing a two-sail sailing boat in the middle of a large river. At the bottom of the image the banks of the river can be seen and in the distance on the opposite side of the river are city buildings. There is a smaller rowing boat to the side of the sailboat.
The postcard has considerable damage to its corners and there is a large oil stain that can be seen front and back. The reverse has proforma printing and description of the image.
The Nile River flows over 6,800 kilometres before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of years, the river has provided a source of irrigation to transform the dry area around it into lush agricultural land. Today, the river continues to be a vital freshwater resource for irrigation, drinking water, fishing, and hydroelectric power.
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On the reverse in machine printing “ARTISTIC POST – CARD / 638 – The Cairo Postcard Trust – Cairo / Cairo – The Nile.”
The Cairo Postcard Trust (founded in the early 20th century) is one of the most famous and trusted publishers of vintage Egyptian postcards. These highly collectible, antique photographs and artistic illustrations document the golden age of travel in Cairo, capturing historical landmarks, bustling streets, and the pyramids.
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