Great Britain Offices in Turkish Empire 80-para

United Kingdom · 1885 · 80 para

The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, within an oval frame. Inscriptions around the frame indicate 'BRITISH POST OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE' and the '80 PARA' denomination.

These stamps were issued for use by British post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire to facilitate mail services for British residents and businesses. They represent the extensive global reach of the British postal system in the late 19th century.