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uncommon1900-1945
Turkey 1907 20 Piastres Consular Revenue Stamp
Turkey · 1907 · 20 Piastres
The stamp features the Ottoman Tughra (monogram) of Sultan Abdülhamid II in the center, surrounded by Ottoman Turkish script indicating the denomination and purpose. The design is ornate with decorative borders.
This is a revenue stamp, specifically for consular services, issued by the Ottoman Empire in 1907. Revenue stamps were used to collect taxes or fees on various transactions and documents, indicating the financial administration of the empire.
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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain
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