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Ottoman Empire 1 Piaster Eastern Telegraph Company Revenue Stamp
Ottoman Empire · 1915 · 1 piaster
A dark violet revenue stamp featuring text in Ottoman Turkish script, likely indicating its purpose for the Eastern Telegraph Company. The design is simple, typical for a fixed fee revenue issue.
This revenue stamp was issued by the Ottoman Empire for the Eastern Telegraph Company during World War I, reflecting the importance of telegraphic communication and the use of specific revenue stamps for services in that era.
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Image: Eastern Telegraph Company Limited · License: Public domain
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