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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
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
