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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, 5 soldi, Preveza

Name: Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, 5 soldi, Preveza
Brand: Austro-Hungarian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1867 · 5 soldi

The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, crowned and holding regalia, within an ornate rectangular frame. 'K. K. POST' is inscribed at the top, and the denomination '5 SOLDI' is at the bottom.

This stamp was issued for use by Austro-Hungarian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Preveza (modern-day Greece). These foreign post offices were a common feature of European imperial presence in the Levant during the 19th century.

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empire imperial-eagle postage definitive foreign-post-office

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.