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90th Anniversary of Atatürk's Arrival in Samsun Commemorative Stamps
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90th Anniversary of Atatürk's Arrival in Samsun Commemorative Stamps

Turkey · 2009 · Various (70 Krş, 80 Krş, 90 Krş)

This set of three commemorative stamps depicts key moments from the early stages of the Turkish War of Independence, featuring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's arrival in Samsun, the Erzurum Congress, and the Sivas Congress.

These stamps commemorate the 90th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's landing in Samsun in 1919, a pivotal event that ignited the Turkish War of Independence, followed by the crucial national congresses in Erzurum and Sivas which organized the national resistance against the occupying powers.

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Cobija" title="User:Cobija">Cobija</a> · License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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.