Rare 1924 Kingdom of Egypt Passport – Signed by French Consul Pierre de Witasse – Historical Artifact

A century-old witness to courage, travel, and revolution.
Issued in 1924 during the reign of King Fuad I, this original Kingdom of Egypt passport belonged to a citizen from Sohag, Upper Egypt, who famously walked 507 kilometers to Cairo to work on the cleansing of the Suez Canal — one of the most strategic waterways in the world.
Beyond its function as a travel document, this passport embodies Egypt’s political and revolutionary awakening in the early 20th century, when ordinary citizens became part of the struggle for independence and dignity.
A rare highlight is the French visa page dated 11 June 1924, personally signed by Pierre Charles Octave de Witasse, French Consul in Alexandria (1919–1924). The ink remains visible, the stamps sharp, and the patina of the pages reflects its century-long journey.
Features:
Original Kingdom of Egypt passport, issued 1924
French visa with handwritten signature of Pierre de Witasse
Travel history linked to Suez Canal labor and early 20th-century political events
Authentic government stamps, serial numbers, and markings intact
101 years old — a genuine piece of Egyptian and diplomatic history