Austro-Hungarian Levant 1 Piaster/10 Kreuzer, Preveza

Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1890 · 1 Piaster / 10 Kreuzer

The stamp features the double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with 'K. K. POST' at the top and '1 PIASTER' and '10 KREUZER' at the bottom, typical for definitive stamps of the period.

This stamp was used by Austrian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the extraterritorial postal services maintained by European powers in the Levant during the late 19th century. It highlights the Austro-Hungarian Empire's influence and trade interests in the region.