Iraq 1 Anna on 10 Para Turkish Stamp Overprint

Name: Iraq 1 Anna on 10 Para Turkish Stamp Overprint
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1918 · 1 Anna on 10 Para

This stamp is an overprint on a former Ottoman Empire (Turkey) issue. The original Turkish stamp, featuring the 'tughra' (monogram) of Sultan Mehmed V, has been overprinted with 'IRAQ' and 'IN BRITISH OCCUPATION' in English, along with a new denomination of '1 ANNA' in both English and Arabic. This provisional issue marks the transition of the territory from Ottoman to British control.

Issued during World War I, these stamps signify the British Mesopotamian campaign and the subsequent occupation of the region that would become modern Iraq after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

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Themes

overprint occupation world-war-i

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scottN1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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