Austrian Levant 5 Para Imperial Eagle on cover from Preveza

Austria · 1907 · 5 Para

The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of Austria-Hungary, with 'K. U. K. POST' at the top and '5 PARA' at the bottom. It is shown on a mail cover with a 'PREVESA OESTERREICHISCHE POST' cancellation.

These stamps were issued by Austria-Hungary for use in its post offices established within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the extensive economic and political influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the Balkans and the Near East. The cover from Preveza highlights the geographical reach of these foreign post offices.