Turkey 1912-1913 Hedjaz Railway 1 Piastre Revenue Stamp
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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