France – offices in Egypt

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The first French post office in the region opened in Alexandria in 1830. See: France – Egyptian post office cancels.

Alexandria
 File:Fr Alexandira 6m.jpg|1921 6m on 15c value. 
 * After using regular French stamps, in 1899-1900, type Sage/Peace and Navigation issues were overprinted ALEXANDRIE.
 * In 1902-03, types Blanc/Mouchon/Merson were issued inscribed ALEXANDRIE. A 15c orange value was added in 1910.
 * 1915 saw the release of a semipostal with a red cross surcharge.
 * In 1921, stamps were overprinted in millièmes, abbreviated Mill..
 * This was quickly followed in 1921-23 with surcharges spelling out MILLIÈMES. Also in 1921
 * In 1925, the surcharges were changed, now slightly different with 3 bars obliterating the old value.
 * In 1927,

Port Said

 * After using regular French stamps, in 1899-1900, type Sage/Peace and Navigation issues were overprinted PORT-SAÏD.
 * In 1899, two values surcharged PORT SAID / VINGT CINQ (with and without "25c") were issued.
 * In 1902-03, types Blanc/Mouchon/Merson were issued inscribed ALEXANDRIE. A 15c orange value was added in 1911.
 * 1915 saw the release of a semipostal with a red cross surcharge.
 * In 1921, stamps were surcharged in millièmes with sans serif numerals.
 * Also in 1921, a Paris surcharge set was also issued, with serifed numerals.
 * This was quickly followed in 1921-23 with surcharges spelling out MILLIÈMES.
 * In 1925, the surcharges were changed, now slightly different with 3 bars obliterating the old value.



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