Ottoman Empire 20 Para Newspaper Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1865 · 20 Para

The stamp features the ornate imperial tughra (monogram) of an Ottoman Sultan, surrounded by intricate Arabic calligraphy. The denomination '20 PARA' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the early issues of the Ottoman Empire, specifically designed for the prepayment of postage on newspapers. It reflects the modernization of postal services in the empire during the mid-19th century.