uncommon1900-1945

Turkey 1914-15 Hedjaz Railway 1 Piaster Revenue Stamp

Name: Turkey 1914-15 Hedjaz Railway 1 Piaster Revenue Stamp
Brand: Turkey

Turkey · 1914 · 1 piaster

This used 1 piaster revenue stamp from Turkey, issued between 1914 and 1915, features a green and red design with a perforation of 11.5. It was specifically issued for the Hedjaz Railway, a significant transportation project in the Ottoman Empire.

The Hedjaz Railway was a narrow-gauge railway built by the Ottoman Empire to connect Damascus with Medina, primarily for the Hajj pilgrimage. It played a strategic role in the region, especially during World War I.

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railway revenue-stamp ottoman-empire transport

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

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.