Lombardy-Venetia 5 soldi, Austrian Post Offices in Levant

Lombardy-Venetia · 1864 · 5 soldi

A rose-colored definitive stamp featuring the double-headed eagle of the Austrian Empire, inscribed 'IMPERIAL REGNO DI LOMB. E VENEZIA' and '5 SOLD', with a 'PREVESA' cancellation.

Issued for the Austrian crown land of Lombardy-Venetia, this stamp was used by Austrian Post Offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically evidenced by its cancellation from Preveza.