uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Levant 10 Soldi, 1867 Issue with Smirne Cancel

Name: Austrian Levant 10 Soldi, 1867 Issue with Smirne Cancel
Brand: Austrian Levant
Availability: InStock

Austrian Levant · 1867 · 10 soldi

The stamp depicts the double-headed imperial eagle of Austria, with 'K.K. POST' at the top and '10 soldi' at the bottom. It bears a distinctive 'fingerhut' (thimble) cancellation from Smirne (Izmir) dated January 10, 1874.

This stamp was part of the issues for Austrian Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire (Levant), established to facilitate communication and trade for Austrian citizens and businesses in the region. The Smirne cancellation highlights its use in a major port city of the Ottoman Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

imperial-eagle definitive heraldry post-offices-abroad

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.