Ottoman Empire Stamps, Ottoman Empire, 1863
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1863
Issuing entity
Ottoman EmpireThe Ottoman Empire Stamps issue is a set of postage stamps released in Ottoman Empire on 13 January 1863. The StampWorld catalogue lists 5 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 1–1‑4).
Values and colours recorded for the issue: 20Pa black/yellow; 1Ghr black/purple; 2Ghr black/blue; 5Ghr black/red. Perforation: Imperforated. No watermark is recorded. Engraving or printing is credited to Imperial Mint (Darbhane-i Amire). The illustration shows one stamp from the issue, from Wikimedia Commons (1863-65 2nd Printing Tughra stamp of the Ottoman Empire.jpg), matched to the issue by year, country and design and checked by eye. Identification note: compare the value, colour and perforation together; shades, perforation varieties and later printings are not separated in this entry. Details follow the StampWorld catalogue page; they have not been checked against the issuing postal administration's records.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Watermark
- None recorded
- Perforation
- Imperforated
Technical characteristics
- Engraving or printing
- Imperial Mint (Darbhane-i Amire)
Design
- Values and colours
- 20Pa black/yellow · 1Ghr black/purple · 2Ghr black/blue · 5Ghr black/red
Identification
- Issue date
- 13 January 1863
- Distinguishing features
- Value, colour and perforation together
- Catalogue numbers to match
- StampWorld 1–1‑4
Catalogue references
- StampWorld1–1‑4
Research required
- Confirm values, perforations and printings against Stanley Gibbons, Scott or Michel.