Egypt Study Circle

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The latest research, news and member contributions from the Circle.

Open Access · New Research
Circle members strike gold in Cairo!

Members of the Egypt Study Circle achieved notable success at the Cairo Egy-Phila exhibition, winning 23 awards across various classes.

Read the Report → Members' Meeting · 31 October 2026
Join us at Stampex

Meet us in Room B from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm for Sami Sadek's talk on the British Forces Concession in Egypt, members' finds and news of WESTPEX 2028.

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Star-Bridge Postal Marking

Why was the star-bridge postmark issued to only nine post offices in 1907? New research shows the answer lies in the railways.

Adam Hafez, ESC 747
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Cairo to Boston by US diplomatic pouch, 1950
Adam Hafez
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Mike Bramwell, ESC 448: An Appreciation
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ESC 2025 AGM Report
Mike Murphy
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French P.O. at Cairo: Earliest Reported Cover
Christopher C. Smith
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The ESC Website – fit for purpose, welcome to the 21st century
Neil Hitchens
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What were the Interpostal Seals?
Omar Wassef
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The Seamen's Home, Alexandria
Ronny Van Pellecom / Alain Stragier
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