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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Preveza 1 Piaster on 10 Kreuzer

Name: Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Preveza 1 Piaster on 10 Kreuzer
Brand: Austria-Hungary
Availability: InStock

Austria-Hungary · 1888 · 1 piaster on 10 kreuzer

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, facing right, within an oval frame. It is overprinted with '1 PIASTER' diagonally, indicating its use in the Levant post offices.

This stamp was issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for use in its post offices established within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Preveza. These 'Levant Post' stamps facilitated postal services for Austrian citizens and trade in the region.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive overprint levant-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.