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uncommon1900-1945
Turkey 1918 Hedjaz Railway 20 Paras Surcharge
Turkey · 1918 · 20 paras on 1 piaster
A brown and red revenue stamp from Turkey, issued in 1918, featuring Ottoman script and surcharged with '20 paras' for use on the Hedjaz Railway.
Issued during the final year of World War I, this stamp was part of the revenue collection for the Hedjaz Railway, a vital strategic and pilgrimage route in the Ottoman Empire.
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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
