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Italian Offices in the Levant, 10 Para on 5 Centesimi

Name: Italian Offices in the Levant, 10 Para on 5 Centesimi
Brand: Italian Offices in the Levant

Italian Offices in the Levant · 1874 · 10 Para on 5c

This stamp is an Italian 5 centesimi definitive from the De La Rue series, overprinted with a new value of '10 PARA' for use in Italian post offices within the Ottoman Empire. The original stamp features the profile of King Victor Emmanuel II. The overprint was necessary to revalue the stamp for local currency.

Issued for use in Italian post offices in the Levant (Constantinople, Smyrna, etc.), these overprinted stamps facilitated mail service for Italian citizens and businesses operating within the Ottoman Empire before the establishment of universal postal agreements.

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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.