Lombardy-Venetia 15 soldi 1863, Alexandrien cancel

Lombardy and Venetia · 1863 · 15 soldi

The stamp features a profile bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, encircled by an oval frame. The inscription 'K. K. POST-MARKE' is at the top, with the denomination '15 SOLD' at the bottom.

Issued for the Austrian crown land of Lombardy and Venetia, this stamp reflects the postal administration of the Austrian Empire during a period of Italian unification. Its cancellation in 'ALEXANDRIEN' signifies its use in one of the Austrian Empire's post offices abroad, demonstrating the international reach of its postal services.