uncommonpre-1900

Lombardy-Venetia 5 soldi, Austrian Post Offices in Levant

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

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.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

imperial-symbols heraldry definitive historical-territories

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.