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uncommonpre-1900
Austrian Levant stamps on cover from Preveza
Austrian Levant · 1874 · 3 soldi
A mail cover bearing multiple Austrian Levant definitive stamps, prominently featuring Emperor Franz Joseph I in profile, with a clear single-circle 'PREVESA' cancellation.
These stamps were used by Austrian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting Austria's significant commercial and political presence in the region during the late 19th century. This cover specifically originates from Preveza, a key port.
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Image: Austro-Hungarian postal authorities · License: Public domain
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