First World War Postcard of the 'Statute of Nubar Pasha', Alexandria
1904 - 1919A sepia-coloured artistic postcard depicting the statue of a man located in a formal city square. The man is seated in a chair, wearing local robes and a fez and holding a large tablet. The statue sits atop a high plinth which has Arabic writing on it. There is a small garden surrounding the statue with a low ornate metal fence and wall. The square has several trees lining it together with light poles and a tall column. There is a road at the edge of the square and buildings can be seen on two sides. The postcard is in very good condition with no damage. The left edge has perforations that suggest it was separated from another card. The front is printed with a description of the image, and the reverse has proforma printing.
This image depicts the 1903 statue of Nubar PASHA, the first Prime Minister of Egypt, by French sculptor Denys-Pierre PUECH. It was first unveiled in June 1904 in the main Alexandria square and much later moved to a courtyard of Alexandria's Mohammed Ali Theatre. The figure of Pasha is seated on a chair and holding a tablet with scales on it. The pedestal bears the inscription ‘La justice est la base de tout gouvernement’ (Justice is the foundation of all government).
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In machine printing, on the front “Monument Nubar Pasch - Alexandrie”. On the reverse “Carte Postale / Union Postale Universelle / SERIE 210 / THE CAIRO POSTCARD TRUST - CAIRO 54517.”
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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