uncommon1900-1945

Greece (Chios) 1913 Overprint on Turkish Stamp

Name: Greece (Chios) 1913 Overprint on Turkish Stamp
Brand: Greece

Greece · 1913 · 10 Para

This stamp is a Turkish issue featuring the 'Tughra' (the elaborate calligraphic monogram of the Ottoman Sultan) overprinted in Greek with "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΑΤΟΧΗ ΧΙΟΥ" (Hellenic Occupation of Chios). The overprint signifies the change in administration of the island from the Ottoman Empire to Greece. This particular issue is the 10 Para denomination, originally a Turkish stamp.

Issued during the First Balkan War after Greek forces captured the island of Chios from the Ottoman Empire in late 1912. These provisional stamps were created by overprinting existing Turkish stock until new Greek stamps could be supplied.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint occupation balkan-wars

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scottN1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.