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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Preveza 10 soldi
uncommonpre-1900

Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Preveza 10 soldi

Austria-Hungary · 1867 · 10 soldi

The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Inscriptions include 'K.K. POST' at the top, 'LEVANT' at the bottom, and '10 soldi' for the denomination.

This stamp was part of the series issued by Austria-Hungary for its post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically used in Preveza (modern-day Greece). These foreign post offices facilitated trade and communication for European powers in the region.

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Image: Austro-Hungarian postal authorities · License: Public domain

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