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Turkey 1918 Hedjaz Railway 20 Paras Surcharge
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.

Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain

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