uncommon1900-1945

French Post in Cilicia 1920 Surcharged 20 Piastres on 25 Centimes Stamp

Name: French Post in Cilicia 1920 Surcharged 20 Piastres on 25 Centimes Stamp
Brand: France

France · 1920 · 20 piastres on 25 centimes

A blue French 25 centimes Sower stamp, issued in 1920, surcharged with '20 Piastres' for use by the French Post in Cilicia. This stamp was part of a series issued during the French occupation of the region.

Following World War I, France occupied Cilicia, a region of the former Ottoman Empire. To facilitate postal services, French stamps were overprinted with local currency denominations (piastres) for use in the occupied territory.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

occupation cilicia surcharge ottoman-empire

Catalog Numbers

scott104

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$35

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$17

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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