Ottoman Empire Sultan Abdul Hamid II Portrait Stamp
Ottoman Empire · 1890 · 20 Para
The stamp features a portrait of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, facing right, within an ornate oval frame. The text 'POSTES OTTOMANES' is at the top in Latin script, with Arabic script for the country name and denomination below.
This stamp belongs to the late Ottoman Empire period, a time of significant modernization and political change under Sultan Abdul Hamid II. It represents the postal services of a vast empire before its dissolution after World War I.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Ottoman Empire · License: Public domain
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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