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uncommon1900-1945
British Levant 30 Para Overprint
British Levant · 1909 · 30 para
A British stamp featuring a profile portrait of King Edward VII, overprinted with '30 PARA' for use in British post offices in the Levant.
This stamp reflects the historical practice of British post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, utilizing British stamps surcharged with local currency for postal services in the region.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: UK Government · License: Public domain
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