Turkey – Scott #s M1-M5, hinged
$20.00
Unused hinged five-stamp Ottoman postage due set (Scott M1–M5) featuring classic octagonal tughra designs. Early Turkish postal material with age-appropriate wear.
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Description
Turkey (Ottoman Empire) — Postage Due “Tughra” Issues (Scott M1–M5)
This unused five-stamp postage due set from the Ottoman Empire, cataloged as Scott M1–M5, features the classic octagonal tughra design associated with late Ottoman fiscal and postal issues.
Issued in the late 19th century, these stamps were intended for postage due use and display ornate calligraphic inscriptions, imperial emblems, and decorative flourishes typical of Ottoman administrative design. The denominations range from 1 to 20 paras, printed in distinct colors that highlight the intricate engraving and symmetrical octagonal frames.
All five stamps are offered unused with original gum and hinged. Condition varies slightly across the set, with some light gum disturbance, uneven margins, and age-related toning consistent with early Ottoman material. Overall, the designs remain clear and attractive, with legible inscriptions and intact perforations where present.
A strong representative group for collectors of Turkey, Ottoman Empire postal history, postage due issues, or Islamic calligraphic stamp design.
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