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Turkey 1921 Anatolian Parliament Building, Overprinted

Turkey · 1921 · 10 Para

This stamp features an engraved depiction of the first Grand National Assembly (Anatolian Parliament) building in Ankara. It is an overprint on an earlier Ottoman Empire issue, signifying the political transition taking place. The overprint marks the establishment of the new nationalist government during the Turkish War of Independence.

Issued in 1921 by the nascent Turkish nationalist government based in Ankara, this stamp represents a key moment in the Turkish War of Independence, which led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

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Catalog Numbers

scott505
michel664

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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