Austrian Post Offices in the Levant, 15 Soldi, Preveza

Austria · 1864 · 15 soldi

A definitive stamp featuring the double-headed imperial eagle of the Austrian Empire, with 'K. K. POST' at the top and '15 SOLD' at the bottom, set within an ornate frame.

This stamp was part of a series issued by Austria for use in its post offices established within the Ottoman Empire, serving the significant Austrian commercial and diplomatic presence in the region. It reflects the geopolitical influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the Mediterranean and Near East during the 19th century.