Austrian Italy 15 soldi stamp, Franz Joseph I

Austrian Empire (Lombardy-Venetia) · 1864 · 15 soldi

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, encircled by 'K. K. POST' at the top and '15 SOLDI' at the bottom.

Issued for the Austrian territories of Lombardy-Venetia, this stamp reflects the Austrian Empire's postal administration in its Italian possessions. Its use on a cover from an Austrian Post Office in the Ottoman Empire highlights the extensive reach of the Austrian postal service.