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uncommonpre-1900
Turkey 1865 25 Ghrush Postage Due Stamp
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
Catalog Numbers
scottJ10
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$200Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$100Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$50Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$25Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$15Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
