Palestine 20 Piastres 1918
Palestine · 1918 · 20 Piastres
A rectangular stamp featuring the word 'PALESTINE' at the top and '20 PIASTRES' at the bottom, with a crown emblem centrally placed. The design is simple and functional, typical of an early definitive issue.
This stamp was issued by the British Military Administration following the capture of Palestine from the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It represents an early postal issue for the territory under British occupation, preceding the formal British Mandate.
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Image: UK gov · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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