Turkey 1915-1916 1pi Fixed Fees Revenue Stamp

Turkey · 1915 · 1 piastre

The stamp features intricate Ottoman Turkish calligraphy, likely indicating the denomination and purpose, within an ornate rectangular frame. The design is printed in black ink on a light background.

Issued during World War I, this revenue stamp was used by the Ottoman Empire to collect fixed fees, contributing to the state's finances during a period of significant conflict and political upheaval. It reflects the administrative practices of the late Ottoman era.