uncommonpre-1900

Turkey 1891 Abdul Hamid II Tughra 1 Piaster Revenue Stamp Pair

Name: Turkey 1891 Abdul Hamid II Tughra 1 Piaster Revenue Stamp Pair
Brand: Turkey

Turkey · 1891 · 1 piaster

A used pair of 1891 Turkish revenue stamps, featuring the tughra of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. These stamps were issued for the transfer and purchase of real estate, printed in black on blue paper.

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, this revenue stamp reflects the administrative and financial systems of the late Ottoman Empire. The tughra, a calligraphic monogram, served as the sultan's official signature and a symbol of imperial authority.

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revenue tughra abdul-hamid-ii ottoman-empire real-estate

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$60

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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