Austro-Hungarian Levant Post 20 Para / 10 Heller (1900)

Austria-Hungary · 1900 · 20 Para / 10 Heller

The stamp features a right-facing portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I within an ornate oval frame. The dual denomination '20 PARA' and '10 HELLER' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'K. U. K. POST' at the top.

This stamp was issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for use in its post offices located within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the significant European presence and influence in the Levant during the early 20th century. These offices facilitated trade and communication for Austrian citizens and businesses abroad.