uncommon1900-1945

Turkey 1931 Atatürk Portrait 1.5 Kuruş Surcharge

Name: Turkey 1931 Atatürk Portrait 1.5 Kuruş Surcharge
Brand: Turkey
Availability: InStock

Turkey · 1931 · 1.5 Kuruş

This stamp features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Turkish Republic. It bears a prominent 1.5 Kuruş surcharge, applied over an earlier definitive stamp.

Issued during the early years of the Turkish Republic, this surcharge likely reflects a change in postal rates or a need to utilize existing stamp stock, symbolizing the nation's ongoing modernization under Atatürk's leadership.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

ataturk portrait surcharge republic

Catalog Numbers

sg605-608

scott70-73

michel117-120

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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