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.
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Image: Post of Ottoman Empire · License: Public domain
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