uncommonpre-1900

Turkey 1865 25 Ghrush Postage Due Stamp

Name: Turkey 1865 25 Ghrush Postage Due Stamp
Brand: Turkey

Turkey · 1865 · 25 Ghrush

This stamp is a 25 Ghrush postage due issue from the Ottoman Empire, released in 1865. It features intricate calligraphic design typical of the era, indicating unpaid or insufficient postage.

Postage due stamps were introduced to collect underpaid postage from the recipient, ensuring the postal service recovered its costs. This stamp reflects the early development of postal systems in the Ottoman Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due ottoman-empire historical

Catalog Numbers

scottJ10

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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