uncommon1900-1945

Turkey 1912-1913 Hedjaz Railway 1 Piastre Revenue Stamp

Name: Turkey 1912-1913 Hedjaz Railway 1 Piastre Revenue Stamp
Brand: Turkey

Turkey · 1912 · 1 Piastre

This 1 Piastre revenue stamp from Turkey, issued between 1912 and 1913, features a red color and a perforation of 11.5. It was specifically used for the Hedjaz Railway, indicating its purpose in collecting funds for the railway's operations.

The Hedjaz Railway was a narrow-gauge railway built by the Ottoman Empire, primarily to transport pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca and Medina, symbolizing Ottoman power and Islamic unity.

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railway transport revenue-stamp ottoman-empire

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.