Date of Issue : 24 Nov 2022
Postmark : Oxford
Denomination : 2 x 2nd Class, 2 x 1st Class, 2 x £1.85 and 2 x £2.55
Stamp Size : 37 mm x 35 mm
Paper : PVA Gummed Stamp Paper
Printing Process : Lithography
In early Nov 1922, a few months after Egypt became independent, the eyes of the world turned to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor with the announcement of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb – the first intact royal burial found in Egypt. The tomb contained food and wine, clothing, jewellery and furniture – ritual items to enable the king's journey into the afterlife. To commemorate 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, this stamp issue by Royal Mail features various objects excavated from the tomb – Head of the King (2nd Class), an inlaid fan (2nd Class), the Gold Mask (1st Class), the Falcon Pendant (1st Class), detailed view of the Lion Couch (£1.85) and the Throne (£1.85), a boat model (£2.55) as well as a Guardian statue (£2.55).