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Austria, Austrian Post Offices in the Levant, 5 Soldi Rose, 1867

Name: Austria, Austrian Post Offices in the Levant, 5 Soldi Rose, 1867
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1867 · 5 soldi

This 5 soldi rose stamp, originally issued for Lombardy-Venetia, was utilized by the Austrian Post Offices operating within the Ottoman Empire. It features a distinctive design and was specifically used in the Post Office of Preveza.

The Austrian Post Offices in the Levant were crucial for maintaining communication and trade links between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman territories. The use of Lombardy-Venetia stamps reflected the complex political landscape of the mid-19th century.

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Typography

Themes

austrian-post-offices-levant lombardy-venetia preveza historical-post

Catalog Numbers

sg10

scott10

michel10

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.