uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Post Offices Abroad, Levant, 1 Piaster

Name: Austrian Post Offices Abroad, Levant, 1 Piaster
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1890 · 1 piaster

A blue definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, with 'K.K. ÖSTERR. POST' and '1 PIASTER' text. It bears a 'LEVANT' overprint and a circular postmark from Salonich/Salonicco dated 1893.

This stamp was issued by the Austrian Post Offices Abroad for use in the Ottoman Empire, specifically in areas like Thessaloniki (then Salonich/Salonicco). It reflects the presence of foreign postal services in the Ottoman Levant during the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

post-offices-abroad overprint royalty definitive

Catalog Numbers

michel23

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.