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

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.