France – offices in Egypt cancels

The first French post office in Egypt was opened in 1830 in Alexandria.

French stamps were used before Alexandria and Port Said issued their own stamps. The usages can be identified by CDS or by the lozenge numeral killer/obliterator. The latter are in two types, small numerals (about 4mm tall) and large numerals (about 7mm tall).

 File:France 5080 cancel.jpg|Large 5080 cancel of Alexandria. 