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Austrian Levant 1888 Surcharge 20 Para on 5 Kreuzer, Preveza Cancel

Name: Austrian Levant 1888 Surcharge 20 Para on 5 Kreuzer, Preveza Cancel
Brand: Austrian Levant

Austrian Levant · 1888 · 20 para on 5 kreuzer

This postage stamp from the Austro-Hungarian Empire's post offices in the Ottoman Empire features a surcharge of 20 para on a 5 kreuzer stamp. It was specifically used in the Austrian Post Office located in Preveza, a city then part of the Ottoman Empire.

Austrian post offices operated in the Ottoman Empire from 1748 to 1914, providing postal services for Austrian citizens and businesses. The use of surcharged stamps like this one reflects the need to adapt denominations to local currencies (para) while utilizing existing Austrian stamp stock.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

levant-post ottoman-empire surcharge overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg19

scott19

michel19

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$70

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$50

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$35

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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