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Ottoman Empire 20 Para Tughra Stamp

Name: Ottoman Empire 20 Para Tughra Stamp
Brand: Ottoman Empire
Availability: InStock

Ottoman Empire · 1874 · 20 para

A brown stamp featuring the tughra (calligraphic signature) of Sultan Abdulaziz, surrounded by Ottoman Turkish script and a crescent and star motif.

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz, this stamp is part of a series that marked the modernization of the Ottoman postal system in the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty calligraphy definitive heads-of-state

Image: Post of Ottoman Empire · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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