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Ottoman Empire 20 Para Tughra Stamp
commonpre-1900

Ottoman Empire 20 Para Tughra Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1865 · 20 para

A block of four green Ottoman Empire stamps, each featuring the Sultan's tughra and '20 para' denomination in Ottoman Turkish script.

These stamps were part of the Ottoman Empire's postal system, showcasing the distinctive calligraphic monogram of the reigning Sultan, a common feature of stamps from this era.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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