Lombardy-Venetia 15 soldi for Austrian Post Offices in the Levant

Austria · 1864 · 15 soldi

The stamp features the imperial double-headed eagle of Austria, clutching a sword and scepter, with a shield on its chest. The denomination '15 soldi' is prominently displayed at the bottom of the brown stamp.

This stamp was issued for use in Lombardy and Venice, a region under Austrian rule, and specifically by Austrian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire (the Levant), highlighting Austria's imperial reach and postal services abroad.