Ottoman Empire 1891 Revenue Stamp with Tughra of Abdul Hamid II

Ottoman Empire · 1891 · 10 para, 1 piaster, 2½ piasters

The stamps feature the distinctive tughra, the calligraphic monogram of Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, printed in black on blue paper. They are revenue stamps used for real estate transactions.

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, these revenue stamps were essential for the Ottoman Empire's financial administration, specifically for taxing real estate transactions. They reflect the bureaucratic and fiscal systems of the late Ottoman period.