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Austrian Levant Stamps on 1881 Preveza Mail Cover

Name: Austrian Levant Stamps on 1881 Preveza Mail Cover
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1881 ·

A historic mail cover featuring Austrian Levant stamps, postmarked in Preveza on October 13, 1881. The cover bears a clear single circle 'PREVESA' cancellation, indicating its origin from one of Austria's post offices in the Ottoman Empire.

These stamps were issued by Austria for use in its post offices within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting Austria's significant commercial and political presence in the region during the late 19th century. Preveza was a key port city in Epirus, then part of the Ottoman Empire.

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mail-cover ottoman-empire preveza austrian-levant postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.