Turkey 1891 Abdul Hamid II Tughra Revenue Stamp

Turkey · 1891 · 2 paras

The stamp features the intricate calligraphic monogram (tughra) of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, surrounded by Ottoman script and decorative elements. It is a light brown stamp with a circular cancellation mark.

This stamp was issued during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, serving as a revenue stamp for newspapers and advertisements in the late Ottoman Empire. It reflects the administrative practices and the use of imperial symbols during that period.