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Turkey 1915-1916 Tughra El-Gazi 5 paras Revenue Stamp
Turkey · 1915 · 5 paras
A sepia-toned revenue stamp featuring the tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Sultan Mehmed V, El-Gazi, with '5 paras' denomination printed below.
Issued during World War I, this fixed fee revenue stamp reflects the Ottoman Empire's administrative practices and financial needs during a period of significant geopolitical upheaval.
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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain
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