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uncommon1900-1945
Turkey 1918 Hedjaz Railway Surcharge
Turkey · 1918 · 1 piaster
A brown and red stamp from Turkey featuring a surcharge of '1 PIASTRE' over an existing design, likely related to the Hedjaz Railway.
Issued during World War I, this stamp is associated with the Hedjaz Railway, a strategic Ottoman project connecting Damascus to Medina, and likely served revenue purposes during a period of significant geopolitical change.
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.
