uncommon1900-1945

French Post Offices in the Turkish Empire, Cavalle 4 Piastres

Name: French Post Offices in the Turkish Empire, Cavalle 4 Piastres
Brand: French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire

French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire · 1902 · 4 Piastres

This stamp features the iconic 'Sower' design by Oscar Roty, originally a 40 Centimes French stamp. It is overprinted with 'CAVALLE' and '4 PIASTRES' to denote its use and value in the French post office in Cavalle.

French post offices operated in various parts of the Ottoman Empire to serve French citizens and commercial interests, issuing French stamps overprinted with local currency denominations. Cavalle (modern-day Kavala, Greece) was a significant port city where such services were provided.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

french-post-offices ottoman-empire turkey cavalle sower-design overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg20

scott20

michel20

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

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.