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British Levant 30 Para Overprint
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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