Vintage 1971 Christmas Airmail Letter from Greece to Egypt – Handwritten

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Condition

Postally Used

Item Description

This unique piece of postal history is a vintage airmail letter sent from Greece to Port Said, Egypt in December 1971. The envelope is made from vibrant red Christmas-themed wrapping paper featuring the Three Wise Men on camels, along with festive greetings in English and French such as "Merry Christmas" and "Wishes / Souhaits." The name "Kathi Koontz" is repeatedly printed across the design, possibly the sender or artist.

The reverse side shows the original handwritten address:

From: Agia Varvara, P. Faliro, Greece

to: Mr. Demetry Vardavas, Calasoun 32, Port Said, Egypt

Date: Postmarked December 21, 1971

Postage: Includes multiple authentic vintage Greek stamps, both thematic and architectural, complete with postal markings and cancellations.

Condition: Good vintage condition with natural folds, creases, and slight discoloration from age and mailing. A rare and charming collectible for philatelists, ephemera collectors, or fans of mid-century international correspondence.

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Egypt, Egypt

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