Ottoman Empire 1863 1 Piastre Postage Due
Ottoman Empire · 1863 · 1 Piastre
A rectangular stamp featuring the text "POSTES OTTOMANES" at the top and "1 PIASTRE" in the center, indicating its denomination. The design is primarily text-based with a simple decorative border, printed in black on a brick-colored background.
Issued by the Ottoman Empire in 1863, this postage due stamp was used to collect deficient postage from the recipient. It represents an early stage in the standardization and modernization of postal services within the empire.
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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain
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