French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire, Postage Due

Name: French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire, Postage Due
Brand: French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire

French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire · 1885 · 1 Piastre on 2 Francs

This is a French postage due stamp, originally a 2 Francs denomination, surcharged with a new value of '1 PIASTRE' for use in the French post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire. The design features the new value printed over the original numeral '2' and 'FRANCS', set within an ornate rectangular frame.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European powers maintained their own post offices in the Ottoman Empire under capitulation agreements, issuing their own stamps denominated in local currency.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due surcharge numerals

Catalog Numbers

sgD1

scottJ1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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