Ottoman Empire 1912 Hedjaz Railway Revenue Stamps

Ottoman Empire · 1912 · 1 piastre and 10 para

The stamps depict a steam locomotive, likely representing the Hedjaz Railway, with Ottoman Turkish script for the denomination and railway name. The 1 piastre stamp is green, and the 10 para stamp is red/brown.

The Hedjaz Railway was a crucial Ottoman project connecting Damascus with Medina for the Hajj pilgrimage. These revenue stamps likely funded or taxed railway activities, highlighting its economic and religious importance in the early 20th century Ottoman Empire.