uncommonpre-1900

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

Name: Lombardy-Venetia 15 soldi for Austrian Post Offices in the Levant
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

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.

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imperial emblem post-offices-abroad definitive

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.