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Austrian Levant Stamps on 1896 Preveza Mail Cover

Name: Austrian Levant Stamps on 1896 Preveza Mail Cover
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1896 · 4 Kreuzer, 1 Piaster

Mail cover from Preveza, Ottoman Empire, dated March 5, 1896, bearing two Austrian Levant stamps: a 4 Kreuzer (green) and a 1 Piaster (brown, equivalent to 4 Kreuzer). Features a clear double-circle 'PREVESA OESTERR. POST.' cancellation.

These stamps were issued by the Austrian Empire for use in its post offices established within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting Austria's economic and political influence in the region during the late 19th century.

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Typography

Themes

postal-history ottoman-empire austrian-levant preveza cancellation europe middle-east

Catalog Numbers

sg16, 19

scott16, 19

michel16, 19

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

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.