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.
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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