Turkey 1914 Surcharge on 1913 Pictorial Issue

Turkey · 1914 · 10 Para on 2 Piastres

This stamp features a view of the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, originally issued in 1913. It was subsequently overprinted with a new value of 10 para in 1914 due to currency changes and wartime needs. The overprint is a simple black surcharge applied over the original denomination.

Issued at the beginning of World War I, this surcharge reflects the economic pressures and logistical challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire, necessitating the repurposing of existing stamp stocks.