French Post Offices in Turkey 1 Piastre

France · 1885 · 1 piastre

The stamp features the 'Sage' type design, depicting Peace and Commerce, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' and 'POSTES'. It is overprinted with 'TURQUIE' and '1 PIASTRE' on its original French denomination for use in the Ottoman Empire.

This stamp was issued by France for use in its post offices established within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the extraterritorial postal services maintained by European powers in the region during the late 19th century.