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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Preveza 5 Soldi

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

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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Typography

Themes

empire heraldry definitive foreign-post

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.