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Anatolia Issue, Surcharge on Ottoman Empire Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Anatolia Issue, Surcharge on Ottoman Empire Stamp

Turkey · 1921 ·

This stamp is part of the Anatolia Issues, created by the Turkish Grand National Assembly government in Ankara during the Turkish War of Independence. It features a surcharge or overprint on a previous stamp of the Ottoman Empire, repurposing existing stock for the new nationalist government.

Issued during the Turkish War of Independence (1919-1923), these stamps represent the authority of the nationalist government in Ankara, which was fighting against both occupying Allied forces and the Ottoman Sultan's government in Istanbul.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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