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uncommonpre-1900
French Post Offices in Ottoman Empire, Vathy, 15 Centimes
France · 1894 · 15 centimes
The stamp features the classic French 'Peace and Commerce' design, depicting Ceres and Mercury, overprinted with 'VATHY' horizontally and '15 CENTIMES' vertically.
This stamp was issued by French Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire, specifically for use in Vathy, Samos, reflecting France's extraterritorial postal services in the late 19th century.
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
