uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Levant 2 soldi yellow, 1867

Name: Austrian Levant 2 soldi yellow, 1867
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1867 · 2 soldi

A yellow stamp featuring the imperial double-headed eagle emblem of Austria, with 'K.K. POST' and '2 SOLDI' text. It bears a circular 'GALLIPOLI NEL LEVANTE' cancellation.

This stamp was issued by Austria for use in its post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically cancelled in Gallipoli (modern-day Gelibolu, Turkey). It represents the extraterritorial postal services maintained by European powers in the Levant during the 19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

post-offices-abroad ottoman-empire levant definitive imperial-eagle

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.