Greece (Salonica) Overprint on Turkish Stamp

Greece · 1912 · 10 Para

This stamp is an issue of the Ottoman Empire overprinted for use in Salonica (Thessaloniki) following its capture by Greek forces. The overprint typically consists of the Greek text 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ' (Hellenic Administration) and a new value. This specific example is an overprint on a Turkish stamp featuring the 'tughra' (monogram) of the Ottoman Sultan.

Issued during the First Balkan War (1912-1913), these overprints mark the transition of Salonica from Ottoman to Greek rule, a pivotal event in modern Greek history.