Ottoman Empire Sultan Tughra 5 Para Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1905 · 5 Para

The stamp features the Tughra (calligraphic monogram) of an Ottoman Sultan, likely Abdul Hamid II, within an ornate frame. The denomination '5 PARA' is visible at the bottom.

This stamp was issued by the Ottoman Empire during a period of its decline, but still maintaining control over vast territories, including Preveza (modern-day Greece). The use of an Austrian Post Office cancellation highlights the presence of foreign postal services within Ottoman lands.