Ottoman Empire 1891 Abdul Hamid II Tughra Revenue Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1891 · 1 piaster

A black revenue stamp on blue paper featuring the ornate tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II at its center. The design includes Arabic script surrounding the central emblem, indicating its fiscal purpose for real estate transactions.

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, this revenue stamp reflects the administrative and fiscal practices of the late Ottoman Empire. It was specifically used for the transfer and purchase of real estate, highlighting the empire's taxation and legal systems during a period of significant internal and external challenges.