French Levant, Armenia Surcharge

Name: French Levant, Armenia Surcharge
Brand: French Levant

French Levant · 1920 · 1 Piastre on 5 Centimes

This stamp is a French definitive issue, specifically the 'Sower' type, which has been overprinted for use in French-occupied Cilicia (Armenia). The overprint reads 'T.E.O. CILICIE' (Territoires Ennemis Occupés, or Occupied Enemy Territories) and includes a new denomination of '1 PIASTRE'.

Following World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, French forces occupied Cilicia. These overprinted stamps were issued for postal use in the occupied territory between 1919 and 1921.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

surcharge occupation

Catalog Numbers

scott116

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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