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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Preveza 5 Soldi
Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1883 · 5 soldi
The stamp features the double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with 'K. K. POST' at the top and 'LEVANT' on the sides. The denomination '5 SOLD' is at the bottom.
This stamp was issued for use by the Austro-Hungarian Empire's postal service operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Preveza (modern-day Greece), reflecting the extensive foreign postal networks of European powers in the Levant during the late 19th century.
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Image: Austro-Hungarian postal authorities · License: Public domain
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