Tidy  franking

unreadable cancellation

m/s date in message 29-12-38

bottom of picture is good strike of the Royal Mail 4 line slogan advising 1 1/2d rate per 1/2 oz for most Empire destinations.

Attractive art type card.

This scene "Thrashing Corn" is not a rare subject for a card.
However, most are of considerably darker palette, of later manufacture and not numbered.

Examples of the number 9, POSTCARD EGYPT, by Lehnert & Landrock are uncommon.

When endorsed " Happy Christmas" they are scarce - especially as nicely presented as this one is.

Good overall condition, light age soiling and peripheral wear.

Bruised / folded SW corner