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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post 3 Soldi
Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1867 · 3 soldi
The stamp features a double-headed imperial eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by the text 'K. K. POST' at the top and '3 SOLD' at the bottom. It is postmarked, indicating usage.
This stamp was issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for use in its post offices established within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the extraterritorial postal services common among European powers in the Levant during the 19th century.
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Image: Austro-Hungarian postal authorities · License: Public domain
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