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Ottoman Empire 1871 25 Piastres Postage Due
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Ottoman Empire 1871 25 Piastres Postage Due

Ottoman Empire · 1871 · 25 piastres

A 25 piastres postage due stamp from the Ottoman Empire, featuring a central calligraphic design within an ornate rectangular frame. The image shows two unused examples with different border shades.

Issued by the Ottoman Empire, this postage due stamp was part of a series used to collect unpaid or underpaid postage from recipients, reflecting the postal administration practices of the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scottJ35

Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$70
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
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.