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Turkey 1980 Europa CEPT Issue: Historical Monuments
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Turkey 1980 Europa CEPT Issue: Historical Monuments

Turkey · 1980 · 10 Lira

This stamp was part of the annual Europa CEPT series, with the 1980 theme being 'Historical Monuments'. The design features the İshak Paşa Palace, a semi-ruined palace and administrative complex located in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı province in eastern Turkey. The intricate details of the Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architectural styles are highlighted in the stamp's artwork.

Issued during a period of political and economic instability in Turkey, this stamp promoted the country's rich cultural and architectural heritage to a European audience through the popular Europa series.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sg2816
scott2217
michel2662

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
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.