uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Levant, Lombardy-Venetia, 5 soldi, Preveza cancel

Name: Austrian Levant, Lombardy-Venetia, 5 soldi, Preveza cancel
Brand: Austrian Post Offices in the Levant
Availability: InStock

Austrian Post Offices in the Levant · 1864 · 5 soldi

The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of the Habsburg monarchy, with 'K. K. POST' at the top and '5 SOLD' at the bottom. It bears a circular postmark from 'PREVESA'.

These stamps were issued by Austria for use in its post offices located within the Ottoman Empire, serving the postal needs of Austrian citizens and businesses in the Levant. The use of Lombardy-Venetia stamps reflects the complex administrative arrangements of the Habsburg Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive imperial-eagle heraldry

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

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.