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Lombardy and Venice 3 soldi stamp for Austrian Post Offices in the Levant
uncommonpre-1900

Lombardy and Venice 3 soldi stamp for Austrian Post Offices in the Levant

Austria · 1863 · 3 soldi

The stamp features the imperial double-headed eagle of the Austrian Empire, with 'K. K. POST' at the top and '3 SOLD' at the bottom, all within an ornate rectangular frame.

This stamp was issued by the Austrian Empire for use in its post offices located within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Preveza, reflecting Austria's commercial and political influence in the Levant during the 19th century.

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Image: Austro-Hungarian postal authorities · License: Public domain

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